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Arts + Entertainment Pre-College Programs

Learn where a summer at LMU can take you.

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Pre-College Programs (ages 14-18)

Summer pre-college programs with Loyola Marymount University are an engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college academics through a unique experience designed to challenge their critical and creative ways of thinking. These courses are so much more than summer school. These transformative summer experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore academic passions, evolve as individuals, and discover what it means to have the heart of an LMU Lion.

Unleash your creativity and passion in a supportive and enriching environment, where you will receive hands-on training from creative art and entertainment industry professionals. Join us for an unforgettable summer of artistic expression and personal growth, where you can expand your skills, build your portfolio, and immerse yourself in LMU’s vibrant pre-college community.

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Beginning Screenwriting

A two-week workshop in on-screen storytelling.

Session 1: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Session 2: July 5 - July 17, 2026

Location: On-Campus

 

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Additional Programs Coming Soon

Please check back often as we will be adding additional programs throughout the fall!

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Past Programs

Graphic Design for Publication

Designing the World According to You.

Location: On-Campus

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Social Impact Filmmaking (College Credit)

A hands-on intensive for socially conscious filmmakers. 

Location: On-Campus

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Acting for the Camera

A two-week intensive on the art of acting for film and television.

Location: On-Campus

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Exploring Animation

Blend tradition with innovation in this transformative two-week exploration of animation. 

Location: On-Campus

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The Engineering of Theatre

Engineering meaningful stories through theatre technology.

Location: On-Campus

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Producing Visual FX

Learn how to produce visual FX from script to screen.

Location: On-Campus

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Design for Stage and Screen

Developing visual stories through costumes, set, and lighting design.

Location: On-Campus

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