Tisch Summer

The Tisch School of the Arts at New York University runs an intensive four-week summer program in courses ranging from dance and drama to dramatic writing and recorded music. Admissions standards are rigorous, as is the course itself:

The Tisch Summer High School Program is tuition-based and culminates in six college credits. This program is not a leisure summer camp; it is a commitment of four weeks on campus that encompasses a highly structured class schedule, which include projects, professional training, and collaboration. The classes are based on the Tisch undergraduate curriculum. Students in the Tisch Summer High School Program are expected to complete any coursework and professional training requirements of the artistic track they are enrolled in. Students apply to one of these artistic tracks: Dance, Drama, Production & Design, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Game Design, Photography and Imaging, or Recorded Music.

You will live in an NYU residence hall for the duration of the program. The summer program is open to high school sophomores and juniors from around the world. 

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How do I expand this narrative arc? If you’re interested in art and photography and want to expand your summer experiences into the school year, consider H trying to become the Director of Photography or Official Photographer at your school. Expand your role beyond a single event and cover games, academic competitions and other school events as well. You could also consider the same role for your community.

HOT TIP: This is a great program for a teen that is very interested in the arts and filmmaking. It’s also a great opportunity to explore this area if you’re early in your high school years or you think you might want to try filmmaking but don’t intend to include the program on your college application. Keep in mind that you’ll get more bang for your buck out of your summers if the programs you choose fit into a larger narrative arc.