Rutgers Community Arts

RESIDENTIAL - Woodwind, brass, and percussionists (rising 9th to rising 12th grade students) are challenged to elevate their artistry and technique during a week of concert band and chamber music training with top-notch faculty. Large ensemble rehearsals are led by Dr. Todd Nichols, Director of University Bands; and Dr. Julia Baumanis, Associate Director of Bands, … Read More

RESIDENTIAL | The Rutgers Summer Dance Conservatory offers a collegiate-level atmosphere experience through a rigorous daily schedule of diverse movement practices within African Diasporic forms, Classical/Traditional forms, Contemporary Fusion forms and Somatic forms. Taught by Rutgers dance faculty, alumni, and EdM Dance Education graduate students, the expansive training in a variety of movement practices aims … Read More

COMMUTER | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Woodwind, brass, and percussionists (rising 7th to rising 12th grade students) are challenged to elevate their artistry and technique during a week of concert band and chamber music training with top-notch faculty. Large ensemble rehearsals are led by Dr. Todd Nichols, Director of University Bands; and Dr. … Read More

COMMUTER | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | The Rutgers Summer Dance Conservatory offers a collegiate-level atmosphere experience through a rigorous daily schedule of diverse movement practices within African Diasporic forms, Classical/Traditional forms, Contemporary Fusion forms and Somatic forms. Taught by Rutgers dance faculty, alumni, and EdM Dance Education graduate students, the expansive training in … Read More

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Learn how to make your own zines! Throughout this course, students will learn about the history of zine-making and zine cultures. Students will work in both analog and digital formats to develop, produce, and disseminate their publications, learning the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign through hands-on tutorials. If … Read More

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | This full-day, intensive course is designed for high school students with prior experience in painting who are looking to enhance their portfolio. The course focuses on advanced painting techniques, with an emphasis on observational painting, color theory, and composition. Students will explore a range of mediums, including acrylics and … Read More

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | This course introduces designing and prototyping in Figma, a key tool for creating mobile applications. It begins with an overview of User Experience and User Interface design before diving into the mobile app design process with tutorials, demonstrations, and creative exercises. Each day, we’ll analyze an existing mobile app … Read More

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | This full-day, intensive course is designed for high school students who want to refine their digital photography skills. The course focuses on advanced techniques with an emphasis on building confidence and technical ability. Students will explore photography methods while also having opportunities to experiment with their personal artistic style. … Read More

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | This half-day introductory course invites middle school students to explore the exciting world of art and design while building essential creative skills. Students will engage in hands-on activities that blend traditional techniques like drawing and crafting with digital tools such as 3D modeling software (e.g., Rhino 3D).

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | The Summer Institute Screenwriting Intensive is a five-day workshop designed to introduce students (rising 10th thru rising 12th graders) to the craft of screenwriting. Students will learn about using the tools of story structure, character, characterization, conflict, desire, and plot. They will learn how these tools apply to stories … Read More