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Jump Start

Did you know you could start taking college classes before you graduate from high school? “Jump start” your college career and take your favorite art classes while still a Senior or Junior in high school. The Jump Start program allows students to start taking college classes before they graduate from high school?

Students will learn:

  • Basic drawing
  • Principles of design
  • Basic modeling
  • Basic graphic design
  • Digital imaging and painting

What benefits do Jump Start students and their families enjoy?

Time Attend your first class at DMAC and you will be on your way to earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2 ½ years. Each semester offers you an opportunity to take two classes (one during each 7 ½ week session). While you are already working in the industry following graduation from DMAC, your classmates still will have 1 ½ or 2 more years to study for their Bachelor’s degree.
Money Earlier graduation with your BFA degree will allow you faster access to the labor market. Start your career and earn your digital artist salary sooner, while the rest of your class is still in college.
Comfort You already know that DMAC provides an intimate environment with small class sizes and plenty of faculty interaction. However, getting a handle on your college career by starting with just one class while you are still in high school will offer you a smoother transition to becoming a full-time college student once you graduate from high school. When you do become a full-time college student, your class load will be lighter too as you will already have credits for the important art classes!
Fun You love art. While still in high school you will experience exciting art classes that some colleges only offer starting in the Junior year of the Bachelor’s program. Jump start program classes include the fun art classes – no general education classes are included as you can see below! Explore art classes with this program and make sure that the Bachelor of Fine Arts is exactly what you need and want before you commit to the full degree enrollment.

Which classes can high school students take at DMAC?

Computer Animation Graphic Design
Basic Modeling * Basic Graphio Design *
Digital Imaging & painting * Vector Imaging I *
Basic Drawing ** Raster Imaging *
Principles of Design Basic Drawing **
Introduction to Drawing Principles of Design

*Requires Laptop
**BFA Drawing Portfolio required to take this course.