Are you looking for ways to expand your creative practice beyond traditional classrooms? Do you want to create alongside like-minded peers? RE:ALIZE may be the perfect program for you! Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Visual and Theatre Arts cohorts.
What is RE:ALIZE?
RE:ALIZE is an early college program created in partnership with the CPS Department of Arts Education, Columbia College Chicago & Wells Community Academy High School that provides a two-year sequence of coursework in Visual and Theatre Arts.
What is RE:ALIZE?
RE:ALIZE is an early college program created in partnership with the CPS Department of Arts Education, Columbia College Chicago & Wells Community Academy High School that provides a two-year sequence of coursework in Visual and Theatre Arts.
What Does RE:ALIZE offer?
- 12 FREE college credits
- Open studio and performance time facilitated by teaching artists
- Summer internships and learning opportunities
- Senior portfolio development
Who is RE:ALIZE for?
Students who are:
- Interested in pursuing Visual Arts or Theatre
- No prior experience required
- No portfolio required
- Open to experimenting with several techniques
- Willing and able to commit to RE:ALIZE for 2 FULL YEARS (13-15 hours/week)
- If accepted, RE:ALIZE will be your after school activity. If you enroll in this program you will not be able to participate in any extracurriculars (i.e. clubs or sports) that take place after school on weekdays.
- Rising Juniors with:
- 2.5 Cumulative GPA
- 90% Attendance Rate
- Consent from their high school + parent/guardian
- Students willing to travel
- The program will require that you travel to both Wells Community Academy High School (936 N Ashland Ave) and Columbia College Chicago campus. Free Ventra cards will be provided for all program related travel.
How to Apply
CPS rising juniors are encouraged to apply now! Applications are due April 8, 2024.
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Unique Opportunities
- Dual enrollment at Columbia College Chicago
- All supplies for college included
- Ventra cards for travel to and from program
- Work with professional artists
- 12 free college credits that can transfer to any institution
- Visiting Artist lecture series
- Summer internships
- College Admissions visits
- Portfolio Development Support
- Showcase work at RE•VER•BER•ATE Festival
Sample Schedule
All students will be programmed out of their home schools at lunch every day to travel to Wells High School or Columbia College Chicago.
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Columbia College Chicago 2-5PM |
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| TUESDAY | |
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WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 2-4PM |
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| WEDNESDAY | |
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Columbia College Chicago 2-5PM |
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| THURSDAY | |
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WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 2-4PM |
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| FRIDAY | |
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WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 2-5PM |
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Graduates of RE:ALIZE
Upon completion of the program, graduates of RE:ALIZE will have:
- A strong foundation in their theatrical or visual arts practice
- A clearer sense of their artistic identity through collaboration with other artists
- A portfolio or resume of original pieces or performances exemplifying engagement with varying techniques
- An ability to constructively criticize their own work and the works of others, both orally and in writing
- Professional skills that will translate to numerous job fields or areas of advanced study
- Multiple opportunities to professionally present or perform their own work
Student Learning Experience
Junior and Senior Years
Students will take dual enrollment foundational courses at Columbia College Chicago for both the fall and spring semesters.
All RE:ALIZE students also participate in technique studios in either theatre or visual arts at Wells HS that emphasize development of artistic practice and refinement of skills alongside RE:ALIZE Teaching Artists.
Summer Before Junior Year
All RE:ALIZE students complete a one-week intensive where they:
- Complete orientation
- Register for their Columbia College Chicago courses
- Take master classes with each Teaching Artist
Summer Before Senior Year
All RE:ALIZE students will have the opportunity to complete a summer work-based learning experience with placements in cultural organizations across Chicago.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the program, please email realize@cps.edu.
