Q: What is Summer Studio?
A: Summer Studio is an opportunity for high school students to participate in a fun-filled, interactive, and educational workshop. The workshops allows students to explore their artistic talents, and gain a better understanding of their careers options in visual and culinary arts. Additionally, they will enjoy a real-life college environment and gain a better understanding what it would be like to continue their education at an accredited art college.

Q: What do they do at Summer Studio?
A: This year's theme "Amp Up Your Summer", provides teens the opportunity to collaborate with a rock band, a real-world client, and show off their creative chops as visual or culinary artists. Summer Studio offers something for every teenager, no matter what their art interest. For example, students interested in graphic design will work together to create the rock band’s logo and CD cover. Students who want to explore web design will be creating an interactive website for the band. The band will also get a deluxe design for their VIP Green Room created by students with a passion for interior design. Even prospective culinary artists will contribute with a backstage buffet for everyone to enjoy after the band’s concerts. These are just a few examples; all eleven of The Art Institute of Phoenix's programs will be involved in the workshop, providing the students with a better understanding of future career options.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: Tuition for the 3 day workshop is $499, which includes housing, lunch, dinner, supplies and all planned social activities. For students that do not require housing, tuition is $299.

Q: When is it?
A: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 through Saturday, June 26, 2010

Q: How long is it?
A: Summer Studio is a 3 day event and students will be participating in activities from Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Additionally, recreational activities will take place every evening except Friday.

Q: Where is it?
A: Summer Studio is held at The Art Institute of Phoenix. Our campus is located at 2233 West Dunlap Avenue on the southeast corner of Dunlap and 23rd Avenue.

Q: Where will students stay overnight?
A: The Art Institute of Phoenix has arranged for student housing at Crowne Plaza Hotel. Two students will share a room; each student will have their own bed. Chaperones will also be staying at the hotel on the same floor to provide supervision.

Q: Who is the band?
A: The band for this year's studio will be a local band from the Phoenix area.

Q: Who teaches Summer Studio?
A: The academic directors of The Art Institute of Phoenix and their faculty have developed the curriculum and they will teach this hands-on event. Each student will get a real world college experience taught by college instructors.

Q: What activities are planned for the evenings?
A: A trip to The Phoenix Art Museum, a Movie Night, and much more.

Q: How will my student be transported to the activities?
A: A commercial transportation company has been hired to provide service to and from events.

Q: Can my student get high school or college credit for Summer Studio?
A: No, but every student will gain valuable real world college and work experience.

Q: How do I reserve a space and pay?
A: You can register and pay online by clicking on Register Now! Once we receive your registration and payment you will receive a complete enrollment package in the mail.

Q: What is the deadline to reserve a space?
A: Registration deadline is May 29, 2010. However if we reach our limit of 200 students we will close admissions early. We encourage you to register as soon as possible.

Q: Is the tuition refundable if my student cannot make the event?
A: Yes, as long as we are informed by May 29, 2010. After that date tuition is non-refundable.

Q: Is there an age requirement to attend?
A: Yes, attendees must be enrolled in high school and graduate in 2010, 2011 or 2012.

Q: How many students will be attending?
A: We will be limiting attendance to 200 students.

Q: What does my student need to bring?
A: All art supplies are included in the registration fee. For everything else, they should pack as if going off to camp for a week, including a bathing suit.