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Give Your Teen The Experience Of A Career In Art & Design This Summer

One Week to Explore Their Passion.

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Unleash your Teen’s Artistic Potential this Summer

If your teenager has an interest in the field of art and design and is eager to unleash their creative potential, look no further than RIT Certified's Art & Design courses. Through engaging and interactive learning activities, they will have the opportunity to refine their artistic skills, explore different mediums, and develop a deep understanding of the creative process.


Our courses are designed to foster creativity and critical thinking, encouraging students to think outside the box and push the boundaries of traditional art and design. By working on real-world projects and collaborating with fellow aspiring artists and designers, your teenager will develop valuable teamwork and communication skills that are essential in the creative field.

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Walk away with Skills in:

Photojournalism

Product Design

Studio Photography

Science Photography

Commercial Interior Design

Illustrations and Character Design

Making Zines: The Art of DIY Culture

Industrial Design

Animated Storytelling


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Experience the Gift of Exploration

What sets High School Pro-Advantage apart is the focus on experiential learning. Students will learn from prestigious RIT faculty and industry leaders, gain access to specialized labs and equipment, and engaging field trips. These hands-on experiences are designed to allow students to gain insight into a field they’re passionate about and unleash their potential.


With both commuter and residential options available, students can choose to go home every day or stay in the dorms on RIT's beautiful campus, making for a truly immersive experience.

Get Inspired. Explore New Fields

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Who it's for

High School Pro-Advantage is designed for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and completed seniors who want to explore different fields and industries. It's open to high school students nationwide, with commuter and residential options available. 

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What we teach

Throughout the program, students will gain valuable insights only available to those working in the field. They’ll also have a chance to ask industry professionals all the questions they’ve been googling and experience life on a college campus — away from the pressures of grades, tests, and homework. 

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How we teach

Depending on the course, students may find themselves working with cutting-edge technology, visiting specialized labs and facilities, or collaborating with guest speakers and fellow students. The program is a fast-paced, challenging, and exciting experience led by industry leaders committed to giving authentic insider knowledge.

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The Pro-Advantage Courses

Explore a variety of exciting course offerings that cover a wide range of fields and industries. Whether your teen has a specific interest or is looking to try something new, the High School Pro-Advantage program has many options to expand their skillset and give them insider information in exciting new fields.

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​Photojournalism Workshop: Capturing the Story​

Work with Pulitzer-prize winning William Snyder to learn how to blend the science, art, and storytelling of photography, culminating in an all-day shoot at Hemlock Little World's Fair. From that work your work will be published in a book, commemorating the course experience. 

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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: Diving into Decentralized Treasure

Immerse yourself in digital currency and blockchain technologies. Learn from industry professionals and expert faculty to push past the normal introductory courses, understand the industry's current state, and explore potential career paths.

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CAD-Revit Modeling: Designing and Building the Future with Engineering Technology

Gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD and Revit, two important software tools in engineering technology, allowing you to create 2D and 3D drawings and figures, apply engineering drafting elements, and model a small building.

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Design and Simulation in Engineering: The Power of Innovation

Get an immersive experience in industry-standard software used in engineering applications, such as Mathematica and Sap2000, to build skills to pursue a career in civil, mechanical, structural engineering, or applied mathematics.

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Inside Local Politics: How Government Really Works

Learn about the impact of local and state governments on daily life in America, how to advocate for causes at these smaller levels, and the differences between local, state, and federal governments.

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The Business of Hospitality: Serving, Leading, and Investing in Exceptional Customer Experiences

If you’re someone who has always been interested in hospitality businesses such as hotels, event venues, and more, this course will show you exactly what steps you’ll need to take to break into the industry.

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Science Photography: An Experience in Experimentation​

Discover the emerging field of science photography and gain hands-on experience shooting scientific photos using techniques like infrared photography and high-speed video capture while learning from world-renowned experts.

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Creating Access Technology: Innovating Inclusion in Design

Design and develop accessible technologies from start to finish, including 3D printing your designs, while also exploring the intersection between disability studies, deaf studies, engineering, and more.

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Public Speaking: Proving Your Point Under Pressure

Learn how to craft and deliver meaningful speeches that can inform, motivate, and inspire your audience, as well as techniques to manage stage fright and use non-verbal communication effectively.

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Commercial Interior Design: Creating the Classroom of Tomorrow

Get an opportunity to design a high school classroom space while exploring topics like human factors in design, universal design strategies, sustainable design, and the different career paths available to interior designers.

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Industrial Design: Sketching to Communicate your Vision

Gain an understanding of industrial design sketching techniques, including line weight variation, contour lines, and perspective sketching, as well as tips and tricks for speeding up the sketching process.

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Product Design: Cutting-Edge Products from Concept to Creation

Discover the process of creating a product from start to finish. Learn design research methods, develop product ideas, and gain skills in 2D and 3D modeling, oral presentations, and creating prototypes using digital fabrication techniques.

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Making Zines: The Art of DIY Culture

Express yourself through short, single-topic publications called zines. You'll experiment with various graphic techniques and mediums to create your zines by hand and digitally while also gaining knowledge of graphic design theory, Adobe InDesign, and the history of zines.

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Animated Storytelling and Techniques: Crafting Moving Stories

Learn how to bring your ideas to life through animation using industry-standard software, delve into the art of storytelling, and gain skills in animation skills that can be built upon beyond the course.

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Website and App Development: Designing Digital Landscapes

Learn how to build professional-looking websites and applications from scratch, including coding, graphic design, interactivity, and the elements of web development.

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Studio Photography: Still life and Portrait Lighting

Immerse yourself in the world of commercial photography, where you’ll learn shooting with a digital camera, lighting techniques, and studio maintenance etiquette and work collaboratively with another photographer.

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​Illustrations and Character Design: Giving Life to Your Creations

Learn how to design and develop unique and engaging characters with depth and backstory. With the guidance of industry professionals, you'll learn the skills to bring your characters to life and create your short comic or cover illustration.

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Inside eSports: Exploring the Business Behind Gaming

In this course, you’ll explore the world of eSports and how it’s shaping the way we learn, interact, and collaborate. The eSports industry is about more than playing online games – it’s about the technology designed to engage us.

One Week. Explore Your Passions. 
Find Your Future Career.

With High School Pro-Advantage, you can choose the session that best fits your schedule. Each session runs for five consecutive days, from 9 am to 5 pm, all offering the same immersive, hands-on experience.

July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023

July 24, 2023 - July 28, 2023

Unleash Your Potential

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My future plans are to learn everything I can and really find my passion for what I want to do forever. I will figure that out by learning and experiencing other classes and opportunities like this one.
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- Teresa Spivey, 

High School Pro-Advantage Student.

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About RIT Certified

RIT Certified is a leader in professional education, offering a range of innovative programs designed to help individuals and organizations stay competitive and up-to-date in a rapidly changing world. As part of the renowned Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT Certified draws on the university's extensive expertise and applies this knowledge to real-world challenges and opportunities.


The RIT Certified team comprises experienced educators, researchers, and industry professionals committed to providing high-quality, relevant, and accessible education and training. Through a combination of classroom instruction, online learning, and practical experience, RIT Certified equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

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