​From elementary discovery through competitive college portfolios, our progressive K-12 curriculum develops artists at every stage. Whether your child is exploring creativity for the first time or preparing for elite admissions, our proven systematic approach provides the foundation and guidance they need to excel.

Explore Art Programs by Focus and Skill Level

Foundation & Skill Development
Building artists at every level
College Preparation
For students pursuing competitive admissions
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Foundation & Skill Development Tracks
Creative Exploration

Building Foundations Through Discovery
​Ages 5-9 | Year-round
Introduce young students to the joy of creating through drawing, painting, and mixed media. Develop observation skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative confidence in a supportive, age-appropriate environment—the perfect foundation for IAA's progressive K-12 curriculum.
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CCA for Ages 5-7
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DS1B for Ages 8-9
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Foundation & Skill Development Tracks
​Drawing and Sketch

See. Understand. Create.
Ages 10+ | All Levels Welcome
Develop the foundation of all visual art: the ability to observe and draw what you see. Through pencil, charcoal, and ink, students learn proportion, perspective, value, and form—skills that support every other medium and creative pursuit.
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DS1 for Ages 10-11
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DS2 for Ages 12+
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DS23 for Ages 13+
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DS3 for Ages 13+ (Art-Major)
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Foundation & Skill Development Tracks
Painting and Color Theory

Color Mastery, Creative Expression.
​Ages 10+ | Progressive Levels
Master color theory and painting techniques across watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oil. Students explore composition, color mixing, and personal style while building technical proficiency. Advanced students develop portfolio-quality work that strengthens college applications and earns competition recognition.
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Chinese Painting & Calligraphy
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Oil Painting (Beg/Int/Adv)
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Acrylic Painting
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Gouache Painting
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Watercolor
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​Digital Art and Animation

From Pixels to Portfolios
​Ages 9+ | Beginner to Advanced
Learn industry-standard digital tools (Photoshop, Procreate, Maya, Blender) for illustration, concept art, and animation. Beginners explore digital creativity; advanced students develop portfolio-quality work for competitive art school admissions and creative careers.
Recent Success: 7 students accepted to ArtCenter Entertainment Design in 2025
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Cartoon, Manga & Character Design
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Digital Art (Beg/Int/Adv)
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Digital Art (Portfolio)
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3D Modeling with Maya
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3D Art with Blender
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College Preparation Tracks
AP Studio Art

100+ Scored 5 Since 2014
​Grades 10-12 | College Board Approved
Develop comprehensive portfolios through AP Drawing, 2D Art & Design, or 3D Art & Design. Our systematic preparation produces exceptional results: IAA students score 5 at five times the national average—demonstrating college-level artistic ability while strengthening applications and potentially earning college credit.
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AP Art Prep
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Accred. AP Drawing
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Accred. AP 2D Art & Design
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Accred. AP 3D Art & Design
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College Preparation Tracks
​College Portfolio Development

Two Pathways to Top Schools
​Grades 11-12 | Personalized Guidance
Supplemental Portfolios: Strengthen university applications across all majors. 6 Stanford, 6 Harvard, 60+ top-30 universities—all non-art majors
Art College Portfolios: Comprehensive preparation for elite art schools (ArtCenter, CalArts, RISD). 14 ArtCenter Entertainment Design  Concept Art acceptances since 2020
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Supplemental Art Portfolio
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Art College Portfolio