Attention Aspiring Artists and Designers
Taught by professional artists and designers, Pre-College programs at PNCA offer opportunities for busy high school students to explore the world of art and design. With options in design, independent media, creative technology, and studio art, there’s a Pre-College program for every creative ages 14-18.
Classes at PNCA are a way to learn new mediums, technologies, and skills in a short, one-day workshop format. PNCA offers half-day and day classes, usually on weekends and evenings. Past classes have included Risograph Printing, Intro to Stop Motion Animation, Interactive Zines and Mini Games, and Intro to 2D Design.
Need-based scholarships ranging from 50 to 70% off the listed tuition price are available for Spring 2025 classes. Please email pnca-community-education@willamette.edu to learn more and apply.
Intensives at PNCA are compressed, two-week summer programs where students can experience art & design school firsthand, learn from professional artists, and build strong foundations for resilient and fulfilling creative careers. They’re the perfect opportunity to “try on” art and design college to see if pursuing a degree is a good fit.
Limited, need-based scholarships are available for Intensives. Please contact pnca-continuing-education-info@willamette.edu to learn more.
During the Foundation Intensive, students study drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital tools, learn curatorial basics and exhibition preparation, and create, install, and document new work for their portfolio. This Intensive culminates in a group exhibition, reception, and portfolio review.
Session 1: July 7 - 18, 2025
Session 2: July 21 - August 1, 2025
Tuition: $2,250
The Design + Creative Technology Intensive is a unique opportunity for students to explore interactive, collaborative, and human-centered design, consider new applications for creative technologies, and develop their technical digital tools skills. This intensive culminates in an interactive design exhibition, reception, and portfolio review.
August 4 - 15, 2025
Tuition: $2,250
Willamette University