PCADE Catalog
Explore our Summer 2024 catalog of tuition-free, scholarship based, art and design classes that you can take as part of the Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE) at Academy of Art University. Browse the different art and design classes we have available and select the courses that you would like to attend for our next term from June 17, 2024—July 27, 2024 (online) and June 17, 2024 – June 27, 2024 (On-campus).
Your application form must be filled out completely before making your class selection
Available Courses
AE ACT10
Acting Tips and Techniques
More InfoLearn how to land roles and get seen by audiences! You will practice breaking down an audition script through an actor’s eyes, practice cold reading techniques, and prepare 2 audition tapes in diffe...
AE 91
Introduction to Acting
More InfoIf you want to learn the techniques professionals use to become stars, this course is for you. You’ll learn to create and develop three-dimensional characters, analyze subtext in screenplays, and wo...
AE ACT15
Long Form Improvisation
More InfoUsing the basic rules of engagement of improvised comedy and drama, you will work together as an acting ensemble to create a story world and characters that together make up “The Harold,” a classi...