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CAVAD Pre-College Summer Academies
CAVAD Summer Academies at CBU provides a unique opportunity for students to be exposed to architecture, design, and art fields in a hands-on manner. During CAVAD summer academies, students will work directly with CBU faculty and use the same professional tools as used in the industry. Throughout the week, students will produce a product in a studio environment, just as a collegiate student would at CBU.
CAVAD Summer Academies offers 5 different academies:
- Architecture
- Photography
- Film
- Graphic Design
- Fine Art
Architecture Summer Academy
The CBU Architecture Summer Academy introduces young people to careers in architecture and design disciplines. The summer enrichment program gives students a chance to explore architecture and design studies, work on architectural problems, and learn from CBU faculty. The academy is designed for freshmen through seniors in high school to help them explore the field of architecture as well as learn more about CBU. Follow us on instagram @cbuarch.
Photography Summer Academy
CAVAD Photography Summer Academy puts the camera in the student’s hand from day one. The academy walks students through a full process, using professional equipment. The student explores various photographic techniques and lighting, and explores numerous post-processing techniques using the computer and professional software. Students will walk away with a highly sophisticated understanding of the camera and the processes that photographers work through on a daily basis.
Film Summer Academy
Come and use the same RED Cameras that your favorite movies are made with in Hollywood. The film summer academy takes students through the ideation, scripting, filming, and production of a short film – all in a week’s time. If you have extensive or no experience, we will be able to walk you through the process in order to make a film – like you see to the right. This film was the 2017 CAVAD Film Summer Academy product!
Graphic Design Summer Academy
CBU Graphic Design Summer Academy introduces students to a range of media production from graphic design to motion graphics. Utilizing the professional tools and software, students will be lead through a studio based camp where they will produce their own designs, animate them, apply them to merchandising, and screen print them on a shirt.
Fine Art Summer Academy
CAVAD Fine Art Summer Academy introduces students to a variety of studio art techniques from print making, to drawing, to painting. Each student works in the studio environment with provided materials and tools, while they explore the different realms of professional art.
CAVAD Summer Academy 2025
Details
Academies Offered: Architecture, Photography
Date: July 14 – July 18, 2025
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Registration
Cost: $400 Includes classroom materials and daily lunch.
Please email Rene Lopez (rlopez@calbaptist.edu) with questions.
CAVAD Summer Academy 2024
Details
Academies Offered: Architecture, Photography
Date: July 8 – July 12, 2024
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Registration
Cost: $400 Includes classroom materials and daily lunch.
Please email Rene Lopez (rlopez@calbaptist.edu) with questions.
CAVAD Summer Academy 2023
Details
Academies Offered: Architecture, Photography
Date: July 10 – July 14, 2023
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Registration
Cost: $400 Includes classroom materials and daily lunch.
Please email Rene Lopez (rlopez@calbaptist.edu) with questions.
CAVAD Summer Academy 2022
Details
Academies Offered: Architecture
At this time CAVAD is planning for in-person academies; however, CBU will adhere to Riverside County guidance with regard to summer programs and meeting in person. Deadline to Register: Wednesday July 6th.
Date: July 11 – July 15, 2022
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Registration
Cost: $400 Includes classroom materials and daily lunch.
Please email Laura Peralta (lperalta@calbaptist.edu) or Leslie Velazquez (lvelazquez@calbaptist.edu) for the Architecture Academy.
CAVAD Summer Academy 2021
Details
Academies Offered: Architecture; Film Production.
At this time CAVAD is planning for in-person academies; however, CBU will adhere to Riverside County guidance with regard to summer programs and meeting in person.
Architecture Program Details can be viewed here.
Date: July 12 – July 16, 2021
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Pre-Registration
Please email Laura Peralta (lperalta@calbaptist.edu) to indicate your participation interest.
Registration Payment
Payment is due prior to July 12. To submit payment, please complete the registration form online
Registration is required.
Registration Fee: Early Registration (Before June 1) – $325 | Full Registration – $400
For more information contact: Laura Peralta (lperalta@calbaptist.edu)
CAVAD Architecture Winter Academy 2020
Details
The CBU Architecture Winter Academy introduces young people to careers in architecture and design disciplines. The winter immersion program gives students a chance to explore architecture and design studies and learn from CBU architecture faculty. The academy is designed for freshmen through seniors in high school to help them explore the field of architecture as well as learn more about CBU. Follow us on instagram @cbuarchitecture.
Date: December 28 – December 29, 2020, via Zoom
Time: 9am – 3:00pm
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Registration
Please complete the registration form online.
Registration is required.
Registration fee: FREE
For more information contact: Laura Peralta (lperalta@calbaptist.edu)
CAVAD Summer Academy 2020
Details
The CAVAD Summer Academies in 2020 will be offered as online exposure/enrichment classes due to COVID-19 disruption of face-to-face meeting. The academies will be offered in the following disciplines via Zoom or similar digital platform: Architecture and Film Production.
Date: July 13 – July 17, 2020
Time: 9am – 12:00pm
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Registration
Please complete the registration form online.
Registration is required.
Registration fee $100.00
Some materials may be required, but faculty will ensure the materials needed are readily available resources that young scholars will have at their disposal at home.
For more information contact: Laura Peralta (lperalta@calbaptist.edu)
CAVAD Summer Academy 2019
Details
Date: July 8 – July 12, 2019
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Place: California Baptist University, College of Architecture, Visual Art & Design
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
Registration
Please complete the registration form and return by mail via instructions on the form.
Early Registration (Before June 1st): $325
Registration (After June 1st): $400
*Fees include all lunches, studio materials & camp shirt
For more information contact: Laura Peralta (lperalta@calbaptist.edu)
CAVAD Summer Academy 2018
Details
Date: June 25 – June 29, 2018
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Place: California Baptist University, College of Architecture, Visual Art & Design
Age: Incoming 9th – 12th grade
For more information & Registration email: Laura Peralta (lperalta@calbaptist.edu)
CAVAD Summer Academy 2017
Details
Date: June 26 – June 30, 2017
Time: 9am – 4:00 (approx.)
Place: California Baptist University, College of Architecture, Visual Art & Design
Age: Incoming 10th – 12th grade
CAVAD Summer Academy 2017
Details
Date: June 20 – June 24, 2016
Time: 9am – 4:30 (approx.)
Place: California Baptist University, College of Architecture, Visual Art & Design
Age: Incoming 10th – 12th grade (Beginning Fall 2016)
*Fees include all lunches, studio materials & camp shirt