Our high school summer workshops introduce students to possible careers
DigiPen Academy offers college-level programs for high school students in an intensive 3-week session during the summer. These rigorous academic programs are designed to give students a head start on their post-secondary studies, and add depth to their college applications.
Most important, students have the opportunity to explore a passion or potential career in-depth through a balance of academic theory and hands-on projects, and by learning the “real life” creative and personal skills that lead to success in the industry. In addition to completing a projects-based curriculum, students gain exposure to a collegiate environment on the Institute campus, and have access to opportunities like college mentoring and shadowing.
About WANIC Skill Center
The Washington Network for Innovative Careers (WANIC) is a regional skills center cooperative of select school districts in Northeast King County. WANIC provides advanced-level Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs based on rigorous academic and industry standards, which prepare students for post-secondary education and successful entry into high-skill, high-demand careers and employment.
WANIC Skill Center programs are delivered through a system of branch campuses in seven participating districts:
- Bellevue
- Issaquah
- Lake Washington
- Mercer Island
- Northshore
- Riverview
- Snoqualmie Valley
WANIC Summer Programs Overview
WANIC Skill Center also offers three-week DigiPen Academy programs during the summer.
Summer applications are open Tuesday March 26, 2024.
Register and view the details of the application process at the WANIC Summer Courses website.
Please contact us at (425) 629-5007 or academy@digipen.edu for more information on WANIC Summer Programs or see our FAQ page.
More details:
- The Summer semester is exploratory and introductory.
- Students must have their own lunch and transportation.
- There is no tuition for Summer Semester.
Application Window:
- Application window Tuesday March 26, 2024 (9:00 AM) - Thursday April 25, 2024 (3:00 PM: applications must be SUBMITTED before this time).
- Secondary application window begins TENTATIVE May 7 for programs that have openings or short waitlists; applications are first-come, first-served during this SECONDARY application window.
Eligibility:
- Open to students entering 9-12th grade and enrolled in the WANIC consortium: Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Riverview, and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts.
- Home school and private school students must register with their local public high school. The students ID number provided by your school district is required information at the time of application.
- No out-of-consortium students will be accepted for Summer Semester. There are no exceptions.
- Students may not apply for a Summer Semester class they have previously completed.
Registration Process:
- Apply Online for Summer Semester during the Application Window. WANIC will run lotteries for placement during the Lottery Window (See Summer Timeline)
- Submitting an application is not a guarantee of enrollment.
- WANIC will accept only one application per student. If you have a second program choice, please indicate it on the application.
- For more details, visit WANIC website.
Credits:
WANIC summer programs are fast-paced so students can earn a high school semester of credit in only fourteen days.
For more High School Transcript Information, visit WANIC website.
Instructors:
Our instructors are outstanding, highly trained and passionate about their respective fields. Instructors impart their years of knowledge and experience to teach and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Please contact us at (425) 629-5007 or academy@digipen.edu for more information on WANIC Summer Programs.
Category:
WANIC
Timeframe:
Summer
Format:
Onsite
Program Dates:
June 27th, 2024 to July 17th, 2024.
No School July 4th or July 5th.
Registration:
Apply on the WANIC website.
Application window
March 26 - April 25, 2024.
Location:
DigiPen Institute, Redmond Campus
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
For more details, see the WANIC website.
Tuition:
No tuition costs/fees; funded by the State
DigiPen WANIC Programs for Summer 2024
Click through to read individual program details.
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This 3-week Summer Program focuses on the creative and technical aspects of music and sound design, production, and implementation.