PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- Tufts University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Activities described in the curriculum include working with data in R, developing a portfolio of work, discussing and revising work in critiques, studying subjects through field visits.
Eligibility and international applicants
The grade band is for students entering grades 10–12.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
2026 · Commuter Program Fee: $4,425; 2026 · Residential Program Fee: $5,950 For 2027 the SMFA studio lists $4,425 for two commuter weeks, $5,950 for two residential weeks or $2,995 for one commuter week.
Official source ↗ Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- The grade band is for students entering grades 10–12. Official source ↗
- Eligible students Entering grades 10-12 Official source ↗
Application materials
- Submit an academic transcript and history, one reference, at least three artwork images (including a non-digital piece), an interest statement of up to 250 words, parental permission and studio preferences. Official source ↗
- Items listed in the application instructions: portfolio, school transcript, recommendation. Official source ↗
Application and payment dates
- Applications dates Summer 2027 Opens Dec 14, 2026. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- For 2027 the SMFA studio lists $4,425 for two commuter weeks, $5,950 for two residential weeks or $2,995 for one commuter week. Official source ↗
- Program fee: Two-Week Commuter: $4,425 Official source ↗
- 2026 · Commuter Program Fee: $4,425 Official source ↗
- 2026 · Residential Program Fee: $5,950 Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Activities described in the curriculum include working with data in R, developing a portfolio of work, discussing and revising work in critiques, studying subjects through field visits. Official source ↗
- Learning activities listed by the programme: field trips, studio work. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
Start with a piece you want to make or perform. Compare the time available for practice, production and feedback.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗universitycollege.tufts.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
