Art & Design Intensive + Portfolio Development
About the Course
Students will be provided all supplies needed when participating in the Art & Design Intensive.
The Art & Design Experience
Explore your creative interests through hands-on studio work in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed materials. This four-week intensive builds foundational skills in visual art and design while helping you develop your own artistic voice.
Working in 2D and 3D, you’ll experiment with materials, develop original ideas, and learn to discuss your work through supportive feedback from faculty and peers. You’ll connect with other young artists and experience the creative process in a college studio environment.
Portfolio Development
Friday mornings focus on building a portfolio for college applications. You’ll select and refine your work, practice explaining your creative decisions, and learn how to present your artistic interests and strengths. Faculty feedback will help you identify your strongest pieces and opportunities to develop your work further.
The intensive concludes with a student-curated gallery show for family and friends.
What You’re Registering For
This registration covers the four-week morning intensive only, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon. Afternoon electives and housing are registered for separately.
You can take the morning intensive on its own or add afternoon electives to build a full-day program.
How to Build Your Schedule
Morning Intensive Only
Register for this course to attend Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon.
Full-Day Program
Register for this morning intensive and two afternoon electives: one that meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday and one that meets Tuesday/Thursday. Afternoon electives run from 1–4 p.m., with a lunch break from noon–1 p.m.
Add each elective to your cart separately. Choose electives that deepen your studio practice or explore another creative interest.
Afternoon Electives Only
You can also participate without taking a morning intensive. Register for one afternoon elective, or choose two—one from each schedule—to attend every afternoon.
Interested in Housing?
A residential option is available to full-day students and includes supervised housing, evening and weekend activities, and extra studio time.
If you plan to stay in housing, begin with the residential application before registering for courses. You’ll receive instructions for selecting your morning intensive and two afternoon electives as part of the residential package.
Learn about the residential program and how to apply →
Questions?
We’re happy to help you choose your courses and build your schedule. Email cornishplus@seattleu.edu.
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