Summer Studio invites select high school from New Haven and West Haven students to learn the basics of graphic design while having a bit of fun along the way. This unique 6-week course gives them the chance to improve their skills in a college campus atmosphere. Summer Studio is back for is third annual year! In 2021, Summer Studio was created by Haddad and Partners, a Connecticut-based creative agency in partnership with AIGA Connecticut. Since its inception, Summer Studio has taken place at Sacred Heart University and University of New Haven. Summer Studio is a free graphic design course for rising high school juniors and seniors with the goal of diversifying the creative industry of tomorrow. Led by educators and industry professionals, Summer Studio explores design challenges like typography, composition and animation, while giving students hands-on Adobe Creative Suite experience. Participating students are taught in a college campus atmosphere and learn new skills in graphic design. Recognizing accessibility to tools and education in design is limited for many urban youths, this course is free of charge for all participants and includes a Microsoft Surface laptop, a one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Suite, meals and transportation. The estimated value is $5,500+ per student. We are asking for your help in finding 10 to 12 artistically inclined New Haven and West Haven rising Juniors and Seniors. This free four-week graphic design course will be held at the University of New Haven in July, exact dates TBD. Dates will be in July and August.