Ringling College of Art and Design

Students from around the country and abroad come together to study the arts in a four-week intensive, residential program while earning college credit.  They live together, learn together, and experience a summer of discovery, growth and exploration.  

The PreCollege Perspective Program offers the best parts of the art college experience: in-depth studio instruction in five fundamental art and design courses, major-specific immersion workshops in chosen areas of media study, and exciting social activities that balance your summer studies with fun on a beautiful Southwest Florida campus.

You’ll leave with an understanding of college-level work, a stronger portfolio for college admission and scholarships, and lasting friendships with others who share your passion for the arts.  Your PreCollege experience will help bring into focus your long-term career goals as an artist or designer.

From Here to There
The PreCollege Perspective Program is an unforgettable summer experience designed to 
help you succeed with your transition to college. We give you the tools for a strong 
portfolio of work, opening doors to college admissions, scholarships, and other long-term career goals.  Representatives from Admissions and the Center for Career Services walk 
you through the steps of portfolio preparation and the college application process.  They 
are available to provide information and answer your questions about future 
career options in art and design.  At the completion of the program, you will receive a narrative faculty evaluation and critique notes with suggestions for refinement, recommendations for inspiration, and a technical skills assessment.

Student Exhibition and PreCollege Awards
PreCollege culminates in a student exhibition for family and friends and a final certificate ceremony where students are recognized for their accomplishments.  Top students from PreCollege Perspective are awarded a $5,000 scholarship toward their first-year tuition 
at Ringling College of Art and Design.  In 2012, we awarded four scholarships of 
$5,000 each to those with the highest academic achievement, and two additional 
$5,000 Student Life Leadership Initiative Scholarships.

Click Here to Discover Ringling.  Want to get an up-close and personal look inside the Ringling College campus?  Listen to current degree-program students as they talk about 
life both in and out of class and explore Sarasota.