Application deadline
13 March 2026
Summer Institutes application deadline for the 2026 cycle.
Online Program
Art, Design, and Technology Online Course
by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Explore digital art through creative coding, electronics, and design, culminating in original artwork that connects technology with human expression.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Art Design and Technology at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 8-11 at application
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-17
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$3,200
Duration
2 weeks
Format
Online
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Sessions / cadence: Weekdays: 2h live + 1-2h homework/day
Main deliverable / output: Original artwork
Time-zone / scheduling model: 08:00-11:00 Pacific Daylight Time window
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Support model: Online office hours
Course work: Assignments, projects, and culminating artwork
Required supplies: Circuit Playground Express Kit
Art Design and Technology summary
This Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course combines digital art, electronics, and creative coding. Students use technology as a medium for human expression.
The practical focus is creating original artwork through design thinking, research, discussion, and rapid prototyping.
It suits students who enjoy both artistic experimentation and technical problem-solving, especially those curious about interactive art and data-driven storytelling.
What is Art, Design, and Technology Online Course?
Art, Design, and Technology is a foundational course within Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes, offered by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. It connects digital, electronic, and interactive art with design principles, electronics, and creative coding.
Students attend live online classes and develop assignments and projects independently. Research and discussion explore the relationship between art and technology, while hands-on experimentation culminates in original artwork.
Why Succeed highlights Art Design and Technology
The course links artistic expression with electronics and creative coding, giving students a practical way to explore both interests.
Original artwork provides a concrete result from the learning experience.
Research and discussion add critical thinking about technology to the hands-on work.
The distinction between live classes, independent work, and office hours makes the daily commitment easier for families to plan.
Who is Art Design and Technology for?
Best for
Students who want to combine artistic ideas with coding and electronics through experimentation and original work.
Not ideal if
You want only traditional studio art or a schedule without daily live classes and independent assignments.
Is Art Design and Technology worth it?
The course is worth considering if you want structured experience at the intersection of art and technology. Its strongest value is the opportunity to turn ideas into original artwork while practicing electronics, creative coding, and design thinking.
Families should weigh tuition and the required kit against the daily time commitment and the student's interest in technical experimentation. Participation does not guarantee Stanford admission; the more useful measure is what the student learns and can explain afterward.
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Cost and what is included
$3,200; includes Two-hour live online classes Monday through Friday, Online office hours, Course assignments and projects, Culminating original artwork.
Dates and time commitment
2 weeks; Weekdays: 2h live + 1-2h homework/day.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: The course culminates in original artwork combining design thinking, ideas, and hands-on skills.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
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What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Art Design and Technology need?
Effort level
Substantial daily commitment.
Best started
Allow several weeks before a future application deadline to gather transcripts, prepare a suitable work sample, and write your own responses.
Main challenge
Balancing creative experimentation with coding, electronics, and independent project work.
Typical preparation
Choose a work sample that reflects your abilities and meets the course-specific application requirements.
Gather recent grade reports and transcripts before completing the application.
Plan around the Pacific-time meeting window and reserve time for independent work.
Arrange the required Circuit Playground Express Kit before classes begin.
Useful if
You want to test how artistic and technical interests fit together.
What do students do on Art Design and Technology?
You use software, electronics, and creative coding to explore digital art and new forms of expression. Research, discussion, and rapid prototyping support the development of original artwork.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Join the assigned live online class on weekdays.
- 2
Explore design principles and the relationship between art and technology.
- 3
Experiment with electronics, creative coding, and data-driven storytelling.
- 4
Develop assignments and projects outside live class time.
- 5
Bring ideas together in original artwork that combines design thinking and hands-on skills.
Art Design and Technology dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Session One
15-26 June 2026
Weekday live classes, online office hours, and daily independent work.
Session Two
6-17 July 2026
Weekday live classes, online office hours, and daily independent work.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 13 March 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session One | 15-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session Two | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students must be in Grades 8-11 when applying.
Domestic and international applicants may apply.
Applicants must complete written responses themselves.
Admitted students may attend only one Summer Institutes course.
Participants must purchase a Circuit Playground Express Kit.
How much does Art Design and Technology cost?
Program tuition
$3,200 — Two-week Summer Institutes course.
Funding or discounts
- Financial aid: Domestic and international participants — Both groups may receive financial aid.
What's included
Two-hour live online classes Monday through Friday, Online office hours, Course assignments and projects, Culminating original artwork
How to apply to Art Design and Technology
- 1
Create an account using the student applicant's legal name and birthdate, or sign in to an existing account.
- 2
Select Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes and indicate your course preferences.
- 3
Complete all written responses yourself.
- 4
Upload recent grade reports, transcripts, and a work sample that meets the selected course's requirements.
- 5
Have a parent or legal guardian review and sign the completed application.
- 6
Review every section, pay the application fee, and submit the complete application; changes cannot be made afterward.
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Learning format
Students attend a two-hour live online class Monday through Friday within the 08:00-11:00 Pacific Daylight Time window, with the third hour reserved for online office hours. Plan for approximately one to two hours of asynchronous assignments and projects each day.
Students attend one assigned section and meeting time; exact class and office-hour schedules are set closer to the program.
Mentorship and feedback
Online office hours accompany the live classes.
The third hour of the published meeting window is reserved for office hours.
The exact office-hour schedule is assigned closer to the program.
Time-zone considerations
- Both sessions use the 08:00-11:00 Pacific Daylight Time meeting window.
- Live classes meet for two hours Monday through Friday.
- Students attend one assigned section and time.
- Allow one to two hours daily for asynchronous assignments and projects.
- Domestic and international students may apply.
Tech requirements
Purchase a Circuit Playground Express Kit.
Assessment style
The course uses assignments and projects, culminating in original artwork.
- Complete assignments outside live classes.
- Develop projects through hands-on experimentation.
- Create culminating artwork using design thinking and technical skills.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
The course culminates in original artwork combining design thinking, ideas, and hands-on skills.
Digital art created using software and electronics
Course assignments and projects
Art Design and Technology FAQs
Students create original artwork using software, electronics, and creative coding. The course also explores digital art, data-driven storytelling, and new forms of expression.
Plan for a two-hour live class Monday through Friday and approximately one to two hours of assignments or projects each day. Online office hours use the third hour of the published meeting window.
Yes. Participants must purchase a Circuit Playground Express Kit.
Applicants must complete all responses themselves. Parents or legal guardians may review the completed application and sign it, but must not write the responses.
No. Standardized test scores are optional for domestic and international applicants, and there is no test-score or GPA cutoff.
Yes. Financial aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.
No. Admitted students may attend only one course and are assigned one course section and meeting time.
No. Stanford University's undergraduate admissions process is separate and independent. The provider emphasizes students' learning, growth, and development rather than participation alone.
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Sean Stevens
Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)
Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
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- Questions: Application - SI | Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
- Art, Design, and Technology | Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
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