Pre-College Art and Design Programs at PNCA
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) Campus, 511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209
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Pre-College Art and Design Programs at PNCA include activities in animation, indie media, design, and studio art. Students take part in drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, digital art, stop-motion animation, storyboarding, character design, and fabrication. The two-week Pre-College Summer Intensive is one of the program options offered.
• Ages: 14–18 years old
• Schedule: Two-week Pre-College Summer Intensive, plus flexible options such as weekend workshops and summer intensives
• Price: Tuition: $2,250 (Scholarships and payment plans available)
The mission of the Pre-College Art and Design Programs at PNCA is to give high school students ages 14 to 18 the chance to explore art and design in a real college setting. The programs are taught by professional artists, illustrators, animators, and designers, with support from current PNCA professors and industry-leading guests. Classes combine hands-on instruction with mentorship, community, and real-world relevance, and students can build an art and design portfolio for college applications. The programs include single-day Saturday Art and Design Classes for Teens, with limited, need-based scholarships for Saturday classes, and all Summer Intensives include a wrap-up portfolio review with PNCA Admissions and high-quality documentation of student work. The Foundation Intensive includes curating and presenting a group exhibition in one of PNCA’s galleries, and the Animation Intensive includes showcasing work in PNCA’s Mediatheque. PNCA is part of Willamette University, is one of the top ranked art and design schools in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and is described as the foremost art and design school in the Northwest and a major hub for Oregon’s creative community.
Last updated July 14, 2026.
• Ages: 14–18 years old
• Schedule: Two-week Pre-College Summer Intensive, plus flexible options such as weekend workshops and summer intensives
• Price: Tuition: $2,250 (Scholarships and payment plans available)
The mission of the Pre-College Art and Design Programs at PNCA is to give high school students ages 14 to 18 the chance to explore art and design in a real college setting. The programs are taught by professional artists, illustrators, animators, and designers, with support from current PNCA professors and industry-leading guests. Classes combine hands-on instruction with mentorship, community, and real-world relevance, and students can build an art and design portfolio for college applications. The programs include single-day Saturday Art and Design Classes for Teens, with limited, need-based scholarships for Saturday classes, and all Summer Intensives include a wrap-up portfolio review with PNCA Admissions and high-quality documentation of student work. The Foundation Intensive includes curating and presenting a group exhibition in one of PNCA’s galleries, and the Animation Intensive includes showcasing work in PNCA’s Mediatheque. PNCA is part of Willamette University, is one of the top ranked art and design schools in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and is described as the foremost art and design school in the Northwest and a major hub for Oregon’s creative community.
Last updated July 14, 2026.
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