Students with a passion for Music, Theater, Art or Design are encouraged to join the CSVPA Arts Academy at CATS Boston. Through the Academy, students have the opportunity to build a portfolio of high-quality work in preparation for applications to art school, university or college.
By successfully completing the CSVPA Arts Academy, students will receive an award that improves their university and college applications and will be well-prepared for future success as a professional artist.
Ages:
15+
Grades:
10, 11 or 12
Course Length:
1 year minimum
Start Dates:
September or January
September only start for Grade 12
How to Apply:
Submit portfolio of work for review
Entry Requirements:
2 ½ hour block for their chosen specialism each day | Regular 1-2-1’s with specialist staff | Access to university partnerships and scholarships | Visits to universities and meetings with key staff | Guest lectures and talks from industry specific academics and practitioners | End year project/showcase
Students choose and rotate through creative electives to explore different artistic disciplines while developing their skills set. At CATS Boston, we offer 19 electives focusing on everything from Fashion Design, Sculpture and Illustration to Musical Theater, Acting for Stage and Screen and in a variety of instruments.
To complete the CSVPA Arts Academy, you must take part in a variety of creative electives, combined with event participation and a project presentation. Once accomplished, you will receive an award that improves your university and college applications, and secures you a guaranteed place at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA), in England.
All projects will be presented to the school in the students senior year. Potential student projects could include:
Previous events students have participated in include:
On successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certification accredited by Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts and a guaranteed place on one of their undergraduate degrees
As well as receiving an award to enhance your university or college applications, you will also receive expert support from our college counselors to help you apply to leading visual and performing art schools.
Together with Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA), a world-famous art school in England, the Arts Academy allows you to explore the skills needed as artists, designers, storytellers, actors, and performers. This program is designed to prepare students for entrance to art school and life beyond as a professional artist.
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