Urinetown, Illinois Theatre. Photo by Darrell Hoemann.
FAA Summer Intensive
At this college-level program you will become part of a creative community of talented and serious artists from diverse backgrounds. The FAA Summer Intensive provides a perfect platform for high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors) who want to get a taste of life as a college student and explore the arts. We will be offering Art and Design, Dance, and Theatre tracks.
Discover Architecture
Discover Architecture introduces high school students to the study of architecture through exposure to the school’s different program areas. Professors introduce the students to their own work, what design thinking is all about, the different skills needed to be successful in architecture, and how each contributes to an overall architectural education. Discover Architecture is focused not only on helping prospective students decide if they want to pursue architecture as a profession but also on giving students new to architecture a look into a unique undergraduate experience.
Illinois Summer Youth Music
For more than 75 years, Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) has helped young musicians improve their artistry, strengthen their self-confidence, and embark on professional careers. Junior and senior high school students perform with large band, orchestra, chorus, and jazz ensembles or attend intensive, specialized instrumental programs. Students return home with newly developed skills, a lifelong sense of discipline, and in-depth training.
Illinois Hip Hop Camp
Illinois Hip Hop Camp is a one-week, all-day experience for students completing grades 5–12. Campers will work with one another and alongside experienced artists and educators to create, record, and perform original hip hop music. They will have opportunities to explore beat production, audio engineering, songwriting, rapping, singing, performing, DJing, and more in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment. No prior experience is required and all necessary equipment will be provided.