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What is RE:ALIZE?

RE:ALIZE is a Dual-Enrollment Arts Program led by teaching artists and college professors. We offer courses in dance, music, Film & TV, theater, and visual arts to CPS high school juniors and seniors in which materials are free of cost provided by the Department of Arts Education.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

EARLY COLLEGE READINESS

ARTS MENTORSHIP

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EARLY COLLEGE READINESS

ARTS MENTORSHIP

Students take 101 college level courses each semester at Columbia College Chicago

Students are enrolled as college students , giving them access to Columbia’s student events, resources, and facilities

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Students attend their current HS and are scheduled to attend RE:ALIZE from 2-4pm, Monday - Friday

Students earn 6-12 free college credits AND HS art credits for every college course. Each semester they earn 3 college credits and 1 fine art credit for HS

Students are placed into a cohort of 15-20 young artists led by a Professional Artist

Students develop their own unique portfolio, with the guidance of their mentoring Teaching Artist amongst their cohort and creative community

Can you break that down?

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What else does RE:ALIZE offer?

Monthly Workshops
Creative Career Coaching
Seasonal Chicago Exhibitions
Free Ventra Cards
Free Art Materials/Supplies
Paid Summer Internships
6-12 College Credits

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Choreography Performance Technique

Film

Digital Design Phototography

Composition

Production

Sound Design

Acting

Directing

Playwriting

Illustration

Painting

3D Production

Choose your Adventure!

DANCE

FILM & TV

MUSIC

THEATER

VISUAL ART

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Dance Foundations I

Intro to Dance Studies

DANCE

Introduction to Audio Recording

Elements of Sound, Music and Audio

MUSIC

Improv Essentials

Actor and Ensemble

THEATER

Drawing I

3D: Objects + Space

VISUAL ARTS

2D: Color + Design

4D: Time + Action

FILM & TV

Here are a couple courses that we offer...

Columbia College Courses

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Chemistry

Period 1

8:00 - 8:50am

U.S. History

Period 2

8:55–9:45am

Pre-Calculus

Period 3

9:50–10:40am

English II

Period 4

10:45–11:35am

Lunch

Period 5

11:35 - 12:25pm

Go to RE:ALIZE

TRAVEL

12:25 - 1:10pm

RE:ALIZE Student Center

ARRIVE

1:10 - 2:00pm

RE:ALIZE Cohort

ATTEND

2:00 - 4:00pm

Home Highschool

Travel to RE:ALIZE

Attend RE:ALIZE

Students attend Columbia College - 2 days

Students attend Portfolio at Wells - 3 days

*home highschool portion is an example

Student Schedule

DAILY SCHEDULE

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Who should apply?

We consider these factors when interviewing students

Aspiring Artist

Desires to develop voice and skills

Passionate Learner

Proactive, Open to new ideas

Seeking Community

Mentorship, Artist Identity

Accountable

Committed + Responsible

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Application Process

Applications are reviewed and students are accepted on a monthly basis. Apply as soon to reserve your spot before seats fill up in your cohort! Last day to apply is February 12th, 2027.

Schedule an Interview:

1) Submit your application

2) Submit the documents outlined in your acceptance email

3) Complete registration for Columbia College Chicago.