March 7 — May 9, 2026
Classes are held on Saturdays, from 10 AM – 1 PM
There will be no classes on April 4 and April 11.
Rutgers University—Camden Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts offers a wide range of innovative visual and performing arts classes during the spring semester. These 8-week courses are designed for high school students and taught by university-level professors. Check back to register for our Spring 2026 Pre-College Arts Program. Contact us at The cost of this 8-week program is $325. 3D ANIMATION PORTFOLIO PREP FILMMAKING MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTION Rutgers University–Camden Pre-College Arts Program Cancelation Policy:
pre-collegearts@camden.rutgers.edu
for additional information.The following courses in Art, Music, and Theater are being offered in SPRING 2026:
Learn the basics of 3D computer animation using Autodesk Maya, industry standard for video game content creation. While learning technical approaches, students will also apply universal art principles as they conceptualize creative scenes that include a basic character and simple looping animations. In just 8 weeks, students will learn to model, texture, rig, light, and animate. At the end of the course, each student will have a short video of their created work included in a class demo reel.
The Portfolio Prep course is designed for students interested in applying to art schools and colleges. This includes any media or concentration covering studio and digital visual arts. You will create a well-rounded portfolio that follows the expectations of prestigious art programs. You’ll then apply this knowledge to your own work, showcasing the uniqueness and skill that you possess as an artist. In addition to artistic skill development, you will learn the standards of presentation for portfolio reviews and familiarize yourself with the admissions process.
This course is designed to introduce film production to students who are interested in making short films. Students will gain a basic understanding of visual narrative, storytelling, camera operation, and editing work in post-production. Participants will have a chance to practice these techniques through producing their own films. By the end of the course, students will complete two major projects that they will have worked on individually and in groups.
Music Technology and Production is focused on the creative use of computers and synthesizers. Students will work with Digital Audio Workstation applications doing recording, tracking, sequencing, editing, sampling, and processing as well as working with notational software. Participants will be working individually and in groups, experimenting with creating contemporary music using industry-standard software. The primary emphasis of this course is learning professional recording studio production techniques.