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17 May 2026
Final general admission cutoff for the verified 2026 cycle.
In-person Program
AI Design & Media High School Course
A hands-on AI art course where students create original work, explore ethical image-making, and build a design portfolio through daily creative practice.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
In-person Program
AI Design & Media High School Course
A hands-on AI art course where students create original work, explore ethical image-making, and build a design portfolio through daily creative practice.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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AI Design Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; 3.0 GPA
Age range / Year group
14-18 / Grades 9-12
Location / Region
Berkeley, California
Cost
$5,998 residential; $3,298 commuter
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person, residential or commuter
Application deadline
Rolling · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Accommodation: Shared university dorm rooms
Meals: All residential meals; commuter lunch
Sessions / cadence: 9 x 3-hour weekday morning classes
Main output: AI art portfolio and final project
Tutors / faculty: Creative and interactive-media professionals
AI Design Course summary
Students learn how human creativity and machine intelligence can work together in visual art and media. The emphasis is on intentional creative practice rather than letting AI make every artistic decision.
Projects cover text-to-image generation, neural style transfer, prompt writing, digital editing, ethical image sourcing, and iterative refinement. Students work from original concepts toward polished pieces.
The course suits creatively minded students curious about emerging technology, visual communication, and careers connecting art, design, and AI.
What is AI Design & Media High School Course?
The AI Design & Media High School Course is a Summer Springboard academic course exploring AI-generated art and the relationship between human creativity and machine intelligence. Students use original ideas and imagery to move through a complete creative workflow.
Daily practical work introduces text-to-image tools, neural style transfer, prompt writing, editing software, and traditional digital art techniques. Students also examine AI bias, image sourcing, creative responsibility, and career paths across digital art, creative technology, AI ethics, and cultural design.
Why Succeed highlights AI Design Course
The curriculum treats AI as a creative collaborator while keeping students responsible for artistic intent and judgment.
Students follow projects from original concept through repeated refinement to polished final artwork.
Ethical questions about bias, image sourcing, and creative responsibility sit alongside technical tool use.
A final project, portfolio development, and showcase make the creative work tangible and presentable.
Named instructors bring experience from AI, marketing, interactive media, education, and entertainment.
Who is AI Design Course for?
Best for
Visually creative students who want to experiment with AI-assisted art, think critically about responsible use, and develop work for a portfolio.
Not ideal if
You want an advanced coding, data science, or machine-learning curriculum focused on building AI systems rather than using creative tools.
Is AI Design Course worth it?
The course can be worthwhile for students who learn best through making and want structured space to test whether creative technology feels like a serious academic or career interest. The portfolio work, final showcase, ethical discussion, and professional insight give the experience more substance than casual experimentation with image generators.
The main limitation is its exploratory creative focus: it does not appear designed to teach advanced programming or the mathematics behind machine learning. Families should also weigh the substantial tuition and additional application fee against how strongly the student values campus life, guided projects, and residential enrichment.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$5,998 residential; $3,298 commuter; includes Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., Residential accommodation includes campus facilities and staff support., A tuition protection plan covering cancellation for any reason was available..
Accommodation
Shared university dorm rooms
Meals
All residential meals; commuter lunch
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Berkeley, California.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does AI Design Course need?
Effort level
Moderate to high creative commitment.
Best started
Begin application and travel planning two to three months before the next published session, allowing extra time for documents and portfolio ideas.
Main challenge
Turning broad ideas into intentional, refined artwork instead of relying on automatic outputs.
Typical preparation
Collect a few examples of visual styles and themes you genuinely want to explore.
Practice explaining the creative choices behind one existing artwork or design.
Draft possible project ideas without assuming a particular AI platform will be used.
Prepare application details, short-answer responses, payment, and required forms early.
Useful if
You already enjoy visual art, digital design, photography, storytelling, or experimenting with creative technology.
What do students do on AI Design Course?
Students develop AI-assisted visual work through connected exercises and real-world projects, moving from initial ideas to refined artwork and a final showcase.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Trace the development of generative art and deep-learning approaches to creative work.
- 2
Experiment with neural style transfer using photos, textures, patterns, and geometric designs.
- 3
Write and refine prompts that turn text and original ideas into images.
- 4
Combine multiple AI tools, editing software, and traditional digital art techniques.
- 5
Examine bias, image sourcing, artistic responsibility, and collaboration with machine-learning tools.
- 6
Develop a self-directed final design project for a professional portfolio.
- 7
Present the finished design and creative process to peers in a final showcase.
AI Design Course 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 1
14-26 June 2026
Two-week Berkeley course session.
Session 3
28 June-10 July 2026
Two-week Berkeley course session.
Session 5
12-24 July 2026
Two-week Berkeley course session.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General admission | 17 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 1 | 14-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 3 | 28 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 5 | 12-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students entering Grades 9-12
Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency
Applicants must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria
Student must participate in completing the application
How much does AI Design Course cost?
Program tuition
$5,998 residential; $3,298 commuter — Two tuition options for the two-week course.
Funding or discounts
- Application fee: From $99 — Mandatory and non-refundable.
- Program deposit: $600 — Paid with the application to hold a place.
- Alumni scholarship: $500 — Available to eligible alumni in the verified cycle.
- Early decision discount: $300 — Offered in the verified 2026 enrollment cycle.
What's included
Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., Residential accommodation includes campus facilities and staff support., A tuition protection plan covering cancellation for any reason was available.
How to apply to AI Design Course
- 1
Open the official application portal and enter basic contact information.
- 2
Confirm the verification email and complete the account details.
- 3
Choose the Berkeley campus, preferred session, AI Design and Media course, and tuition type.
- 4
Enter the student's contact information and complete the application with the student present.
- 5
Provide the short-answer responses and signed agreement forms.
- 6
Pay the $600 deposit and applicable application fee, then submit the completed application.
- 7
Monitor email for an enrollment decision and complete any additional forms requested.
What does AI Design Course cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
AI creative workflows
Move from an original concept to polished artwork using AI platforms and editing software.
Prompt and image generation
Use text prompts, style choices, and repeated refinement to shape visual outputs.
Style transfer and editing
Transform photos, textures, patterns, and geometric designs through neural style transfer.
Ethics and creative responsibility
Examine bias, image sourcing, authorship, and the artist's role in AI-assisted work.
Portfolio and presentation
Develop a final design project and explain its creative process in a peer showcase.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on AI Design Course?
A typical day during the program.
9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Students attend the academic course on weekdays, with five classes in week one and four in week two.
1:30 p.m.
Students join an academic excursion or recreational activity.
3:30 p.m.
College-readiness or True You workshops follow the main activity period.
7 p.m.
Residential students take part in clubs or scheduled evening activities.
Who teaches on AI Design Course?
Named instructors for the verified cycle included Anthony Garcia, a creative and marketing professional with AI-industry experience, and Dr. Carla Engelbrecht, an interactive-media specialist whose work spans major children's media and entertainment organizations.
Course faculty are selected for subject expertise and their ability to challenge and engage students.
Where do students stay on AI Design Course?
Residential plan
- University housing: Students share dorm rooms in Berkeley residence halls with gender-segregated floors.
- Meals: All meals are included and most are served in a nearby dining hall.
- Pastoral support: Residential mentors live on student hall floors, with staff available around the clock.
- Security: Dormitories use electronic keys and receive 24-hour security patrols.
- Campus facilities: Residence buildings provide laundry facilities, lounges, and high-speed wireless internet.
Non-residential plan
- Weekday attendance: Commuters receive lunch and attend weekday programming, normally from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residential rooms do not have air conditioning, and students use common bathrooms.
What happens after AI Design Course?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build a portfolio of original AI-assisted artwork.
Present a final design and explain the creative process.
Develop responsible approaches to AI image sourcing and authorship.
Explore careers in digital art, creative technology, AI ethics, and cultural design.
Practice presenting creative work to peers, educators, and professionals.
The course develops portfolio material but does not state that it awards academic credit or a certificate.
Where does AI Design Course take place?
The course runs in Berkeley, California, with students living or studying in a university-campus environment. Program activities can draw on Berkeley, San Francisco, and the wider Bay Area through supervised excursions and local experiences.
Summer Springboard states that the program is not run by its campus partner.
AI Design Course FAQs
Students learn text-to-image generation, neural style transfer, prompt writing, digital editing, and iterative creative workflows. They also consider bias, image sourcing, authorship, and responsible AI use.
Students create original AI-assisted artworks, complete a self-directed final design project, begin a professional portfolio, and present their final work to peers.
The published curriculum focuses on creative applications of AI, design workflows, and ethical reflection. It does not describe an advanced coding or machine-learning engineering syllabus.
The course includes nine three-hour classes over two weeks. Week one has morning classes Monday through Friday, while week two has morning classes Monday through Thursday, with additional academic time on Wednesday afternoons.
Yes. Families can choose residential or commuter tuition. Commuters attend weekday programming and receive lunch, while residential students receive lodging, all meals, and evening and weekend activities.
The program is intended for students entering Grades 9-12 with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent. International students must also demonstrate English proficiency.
Residential students share university dorm rooms and use common bathrooms. Residential staff live on student floors, and the buildings have electronic-key access, laundry facilities, lounges, and wireless internet.
The campus dining provision can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and common food-allergy requirements.
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Co-founder, Succeed | Former secondary teacher and educational leader
Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
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- Terra Education
- Terms & Conditions | Policies & Terms | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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- AI Design & Media | Berkeley Course | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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- Programs Overview - 2026
- 2026 HS 2-week Berkeley V2
- 2026 HS 2-week AI Design & Media V1
- AI Design & Media | Course | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
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