Design, Arts, and Media Summer Institutes
Discovering Architecture
For two stimulating weeks, students can come live on Drexel's campus and explore the fields of architecture and interior design. Students will choose an area of study and collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams, as well as gain an understanding of each program and the ways they inform each other to further enhance their projects. Drexel's professional full-time faculty of architecture and interior design teach the summer programs in studios and labs used by our very own students with coursework drawn from our undergraduate curriculum.
The program includes sketching, drawing, evolving design theories and concepts, designing, and model making along with professional guest lectures to produce a project that can be added to a portfolio. Field trips provide an insider's look at professional design firms to see firsthand the types of projects they work on and how they work in partnership with other disciplines to create built environments. Students will visit significant buildings and cultural centers in Philadelphia as well as visit a construction site to experience a project in development. Best of all, they will get to know Drexel and the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design experience. The University will provide an application fee waiver to any summer attendee who applies to Drexel.
| Dates | July 9–July 22, 2023 |
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| Format | On-campus, commuter On-campus, residential |
| Cost | Commuter: $2,750 Residential: $3,450 |
| Eligibility | Rising high school juniors and seniors that are at least 16 years old (15-year-olds are possible with recommendation letter from a faculty member) |
| Deadline | Rolling, but this program fills very quickly; suggested application deadline is March 31, 2023; waitlist available. The deadline for final payments/forms is May 1, 2023. |
| More Info | For more information, visit the Westphal Pre-College Programs. |
Discovering Interior Design
For two stimulating weeks, students can come live on Drexel's campus and explore the fields of architecture and interior design. Students will choose an area of study and collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams, as well as gain an understanding of each program and the ways they inform each other to further enhance their projects. Drexel's professional full-time faculty of architecture and interior design teach the summer programs in studios and labs used by our very own students with coursework drawn from our undergraduate curriculum.
The program includes sketching, drawing, evolving design theories and concepts, designing, and model making along with professional guest lectures to produce a project that can be added to a portfolio. Field trips provide an insider's look at professional design firms to see firsthand the types of projects they work on and how they work in partnership with other disciplines to create built environments. Students will visit significant buildings and cultural centers in Philadelphia as well as visit a construction site to experience a project in development. Best of all, they will get to know Drexel and the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design experience. The University will provide an application fee waiver to any summer attendee who applies to Drexel.
| Dates | July 9–July 22, 2023 |
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| Format | On-campus, commuter On-campus, residential |
| Cost | Commuter: $2,750 Residential: $3,450 |
| Eligibility | Rising high school juniors and seniors that are at least 16 years old (15-year-olds are possible with recommendation letter from a faculty member) |
| Deadline | Rolling, but this program fills very quickly; suggested application deadline is March 31, 2023; waitlist available. The deadline for final payments/forms is May 1, 2023. |
| More Info | For more information, visit the Westphal Pre-College Programs. |
Exploring Graphic Design
An exceptional one-week program in graphic design taught by award-winning faculty, this Summer Institute is open to high school students interested in learning about the creative world of visual communications. Through hands-on, studio-based instruction, students will work on projects that explore design process, participate in critiques and discussions, and create portfolio-ready work. These offerings will be supplemented by virtual studio tours and online field trips, speakers, and other activities designed to give students an introduction to the design experience and to get a sense of career opportunities in graphic design.
| Dates | July 9–July 15, 2023 |
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| Format | On-campus, residential (with four spots for commuters) |
| Cost | $2,200 ($2,000 for commuters) |
| Eligibility | We welcome motivated high school students who are at least 16 years of age and who have completed their sophomore or junior years of high school by the start of the program. |
| Deadline | Rolling admission; enrollment is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| More Info | For more information, visit the Westphal Pre-College Programs. |
Industrial Design and Making
Come explore the areas of industrial design and making at Drexel University. This two-week, in-person commuter workshop will expose you to a range of possibilities within digital design including 3D printing, 3D modeling, laser cutting, and CNC routing. You will also explore the essentials of prototyping using basic electronics and Arduino microprocessors. You will attend classes taught by Drexel faculty members in our Hybrid Making Lab and Product Design’s Maker Space. In addition, while working closely with an instructor, you will try your hand at designing your own prototypes and models. If you are an innovator who has considered industrial design, product design, or product development — this program is for you! It will provide you with hands on experiences that allow you to bring your own ideas and designs to life.
| Dates | July 24–August 4, 2023 |
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| Format | On-campus, commuter |
| Cost | $1,500 |
| Eligibility | Rising high school juniors and seniors |
| Deadline | June 1, 2023 |
| More Info | For more information, visit the Westphal Pre-College Programs. |