Arts + Entertainment Pre-College Programs
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Request InformationPre-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.
Location: On-Campus
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Graphic Design for Publication
Designing the World According to You.
Session Dates: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Social Impact Filmmaking (College Credit)
A hands-on intensive for socially conscious filmmakers.
Session Dates: June 21 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Exploring Animation
Blend tradition with innovation in this transformative two-week exploration of animation.
Session Dates: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Acting for the Camera
A two-week intensive on the art of acting for film and television.
Session 1: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Session 2: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Scenic and Lighting Design for the Stage
Developing visual stories through set and lighting design.
Session Dates: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Theatre Reimagined: Writing, Designing, and Acting in the Digital Age
Engineering meaningful stories through theatre technology.
Session Dates: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Ignite: College Prep Dance Intensive
Igniting the technique, creativity, and choreography in emerging dance artists.
Session Dates: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Film Production: Social Impact Filmmaking
Beginning Screenwriting
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