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Registration for our 2024 Summer Experiences has now opened! Book now to secure your place.

Registration for our 2024 Summer Experiences has now opened! Book now to secure your place.

The Young Artist Summer Experience

InvestIN Education
InvestIN Education

The Young Artist Summer Experience

Overview

The Young Artist Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully immersive experience of working as an artist in London.

Over the course of 2 weeks, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of art that one can imagine: sketch the London skyline from the top of The Tate Modern, build your portfolio with a range of artistic masterclasses and exhibit your work at a real London gallery space.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful artist.

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Immersive Art Experiences:
  • Uncover art history at the Tate Modern, and take part in a guided fine art workshop sketching London's iconic skyline from an exclusive private room
  • Undertake a series of artistic masterclasses: life drawing, sculpting, print making, bookbinding and more 
  • Create contemporary art in a real artist's studio 
  • Develop an animated short with award-winning animators 
  • Create your own performance art with a professional performance artist 
  • Guided coaching in what it takes to build a stand-out portfolio, with optional 1-2-1 crits for those who want their work reviewed
  • Curate an exhibition of your work at an iconic London gallery space
Meet Top Artists:
  • Be coached through the immersive experiences with artists specialising in fine art, graphic design, illustration, animation, performance art and more
  • Invite professional artists to your exclusive private view, allowing you to make connections vital to your future career
     
Career Coaching:
  • Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in art
  • Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
Competitive Advantage In Your University Applications:
  • Attending the experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
  • Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications
  • Personalised industry reference letter from artists confirming what you have achieved on the programme
World-Class Universities And World-Class People:
  • Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.
Design Your Own Summer Experience:

⦁    Choose from one of the following options:

1.    First Week Only (taster experience); or
2.    Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3.    Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)

Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

The Tate Modern

  • Visit one of London’s top public galleries and delve into art history with an in-depth tour
  • Study the different techniques used by the world’s most influential artists
  • Sketch the London skyline from an exclusive private room, with guidance from an experienced artist
  • Discover curation and learn what goes on behind the scenes at an exhibition
  • Which price is right? Learn how artwork is priced based on the current market
  • Going…going…gone! Take part in a mock auction and guess the prices of famous works

Enter the Artist’s Studio

  • Try your hand at different mediums with a series of artistic masterclasses:
  • Learn to sculpt your own 3D self-portrait in a guided clay workshop
  • Experiment with different materials and techniques in an intensive life-drawing class
  • Explore the world of print and design by creating your own linocut print
  • Create your own sketchbook and learn DIY bookbinding
  • Receive feedback on your work from professional artists and critique the work of your peers

Illustration and Animation

  • Learn what it takes to be an illustrator: commercial clients, freelancing, procuring commissions and more
  • Develop your own unique style in a character design workshop led by an experienced illustrator
  • Learn the range of techniques deployed by top animators
  • Discover the animation process: from concept to film
  • Design a character and draw up a storyboard for your very own animation
  • Film your stop motion claymation using your own character designs

The Portfolio

  • Learn what top art schools look for in a portfolio
  • Try your hand at photography in a professional studio as you photograph your previous work for your portfolio
  • Create a physical portfolio cover using traditional water marbling techniques
  • Compile your work from across the summer experience into a portfolio to use in university applications, grant and awards applications!

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The start date is the 29th July.  You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.

London 1 week London 2-weeks London Premium
Length First week only 2-weeks full programme 2-weeks Premium
Sketch the London skyline from a private room at The Tate Modern. Take masterclasses in sculpting, life drawing, print making and more. Film your own stop motion animation.
Design your own video game and learn the principles of graphic design. Discover VR art technology and create performance art. Curate an exhibition of your work at a London gallery space.
Invite professional artists to your exclusive private viewing
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from artists confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme
Assessment centre, LinkedIn profile building & CV writing workshops, psychometric profile testing
Training on how to succeed from politicians and Olympic athletes
Gala dinner on a boat with top professionals
Excursions to top London sites and premium activities including a West End theatre show
Summer Experience fee £1950 £2950 £3950
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included Available for an additional
£1200
Available for an additional
£2600
Available for an additional
£2600
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return) Available for an additional
£300
Available for an additional
£300
Available for an additional
£300

Choose a location below:

In Person

Available dates:

  • 29th July 2024

Venues:

  • The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

When is the deadline for registering for an experience?
Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.
Do I get a certificate?
Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.
Who are your safeguarding team?
On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.
What is included in the accommodation package?
You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, payment plans are available. Click on 'Register Now', and you will see the option to either pay in full or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit. Once your deposit is paid, you will receive another email detailing the information for your second instalment. Please feel free to contact info@investin.org if you would like any further assistance.
Will there be any opportunities for rest days?
Rest days take place on the weekends.

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Covid-19

There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.

 

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You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.