Teen Programs at ECU Continuing Studies

Teen Programs at ECU Continuing Studies offer excellent preparation for post-secondary education and future careers.

Through hands-on making, students will have access to experienced instructor taught by industry artists, designers, and professionals and ECU’s amazing studios, equipment and community.

Preparing youth for the next step in their creative journeys

Learn more about ECU Teen Programs

Summer Teens is an extensive collection of programs for students ready to challenge themselves and their emerging or evolving artistic practice. Explore new passions and pathways during the summer at ECU!

Inviting students of all levels of experience, Summer Teens is where students bring their curiosities, interests, and passions for art and design, engaging with their creative peers and distinguished artists, designers, educators and industry professionals, all within a university environment.

What is the ECU Summer Teens Program?

The Junior Arts Institute (JAI) is a 2 week, immersive program for students ages 13-15 years old that builds foundational knowledge, explores a wide range of creative skills and helps prepare students for the Summer Institute for Teens.

Zihan Huang ,JAI, Animation + Digital Illustration

Delphine Lu , SIT, Painting

Ejaz Ovington , SIT, Industrial Design

The Summer Institute for Teens (SIT) is an immersive, 4 week art and design program for students ages 16-18 years old that provides unique, hands-on learning experiences for young creatives. Students will be exposed to new perspectives, mediums, and methods that will challenge conventional ways of thinking and broaden their creative horizons.