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Online Arts Program Comparison – Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Creative Writing

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This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online Music, Theater, Visual Arts & Creative Writing programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum replacement, independent study, etc. If you are interested in exploring full-time programs, Davidson Academy Online is a full-time option for profoundly gifted students residing in the United States and Canada who are academically ready to perform at the seventh-grade level.

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Name of ProgramPriceTopics/Courses OfferedEnrollment PeriodProgressType of ProgramFinancial AssistanceLevels/Grades OfferedAge/Grade RequirementAccreditation
Achievement Heights AcademyVaries by course/Class/LessonActing/Theater/MusicSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
Ailey ExtensionStarting at $12.00/classDanceSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnline/In-PersonNoKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
American Conservatory Theater$200-$500 per courseTheaterSetWith ClassOnline/In PersonScholarshipsTeens & AdultsTeens & AdultsYes
Bach to RockCustomized (Based on Choice of LessonsProgram)MusicOpenSelf Pace and Group OptionsOnline/In PersonNoNoneNoNo
BYU Independent StudyHigh School Courses: $152 per half credit
University Courses: $188 per credit
Fine Arts, Drawing, Animation, Music, Creative WritingOpenSelf PaceOnlineScholarship OpportunitiesUpper Middle School/ High School/ College/UniversityNoYes
Childrens Theater CompanyVaries by Course/Class/LessonMulti-Disciplinary Theater ArtsSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineScholarshipsKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
Creative Color Art StudiosVaries by course/Class/LessonVisual ArtsSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoKids & Teens, FamilyKids, Teens and AdultsNo
DigiPen AcademyVaries by ProgramDigital Art & Technology, MusicSetWith ClassOnlineNoK-12th6 to 18No
DomestikaIndependent Classes starting at $.99.Crafts, Illustration, Fashion, Music, Web Design, Architecture, Photography,OpenSelf PaceOnlineNoUpper Middle School/ High School/ CollegeNoNo
ForteVaries by type of lesson/instructorMusicOpenSelf PaceOnlineNoNoneNoNo
GetLittMonthly/Annual Subscription(s)Creative WritingSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
Gotham WritersVaries by segment/durationCreative WriringSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
Hoffman AcademyMemberships starting at $144/yearMusicOpenSelfOnlineNoNoneNoneNo
IDTechPrivate lessons starting at $64.00/lesson. Certificate programs vary by certificate. Creative TechnologyOpenSelf Pace/With ClassOnline Scholarship Opportunities Middle School/High School7 - 17No
IEA Academy$400 for twelve (12) 60 Minute CoursesArt, Design, Screen Printing, Creative WritingSetWith ClassOnlineYesK-86 - 14Yes
Interlochen$299 for Courses, $799 for Certifications, $100/hour for Private LessonsActing, Dance, TV & Film, Animation & Character Drawing, Drawing, Production, Music, Graphic DesignSet Self Pace/With ClassOnlineNo3 - 12NoYes
Laurel SpringsCourses range from $690-$1,540/Tuition $6,000 - $12,900/year. Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Dance & Theater), Music OpenSelf PaceOnlineYesK-12th5 - 18Yes
LavnerTBDTechnologySetWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
National Gallery of ArtNone/Open SourceArtOpenSelf PaceOnlineNoKids, Teens and AdultsKids, Teens and AdultsNo
Online ScribblersMini workshops starting at $19.99, Classes starting at $175Creative WritingSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoK-12Some (Grades 9 - 12)No
Outschool $9 to $40/Class (Some monthly options available) Arts, Drawing, Sketching, Photography, Theater, Comedy, Acting, Musical Theater. Set With Class, 1x1, Online No Pre-School - 12th3-18No
Performing Arts WokshopsStarting at $10.00/DayPerforming ArtsSetWith ClassOnline/In-Person PerformancesScholarshipsKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
RISDCredit Based/By ClassDesign & Visual ArtsSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoTeensTeensNo
Royal Fireworks Press$90-$500Cartooning, Figure Drawing, Painting, PhotographySetWith ClassOnlineNo - Payment Options and payment plans available. K-126-18No
School of RockVaries by ProgramMusicOpenSelf PaceOnlineNoNoneNoNo
Simply MusicVaries by instructor and programMusicOpenSelf OnlineNoNoneNoneNo
SkillshareMembership/Varies by ClassVisual & Digital Arts, Crafts, Illustration, Fashion, Music, Web Design, Architecture, Photography,OpenSelf PaceOnlineScholarship OpportunitiesNoneNoNo
Sparketh$25.00/month to $250.00/yearVisual ArtsOpenSelf PaceOnlineNoNoneNoNo
Stanford Online High SchoolFull Time: $29,850
Part Time: $17,910
Single Course: $5,970
Drawing (landscape & Portrait), Design, Creative Writing, Critical Theory, Music TheorySetWith Class/Self PaceOnlineYes7th-12thNoYes
Storyville OnlineSegments start at $25, Creative WriringSetWith ClassOnlineFinancing AvailableKids & TeensKids & TeensNo
WordUp Kids4 Week Class $400, Hourly rates available.Creative WritingSetWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoNoneNoNo
Writing Wonders$25/Hour Creative WritingSetWith ClassOnlineNoKids,Teens and AdultsKids & Teens, AdultsNo
Writopia LabsVaries by course/Class/Lesson/WorkshopCreative WritingSet/OpenWith Class/Self PaceOnlineNoKids, Teens, UniversityKids & TeensNo
Open Yale CoursesNo ChargeArt, MusicOpenSelf PaceOnlineNoNone NoNo
Young Actors StudioStarting at $250/SessionActingSetWith ClassOnline/In-PersonNoKids, Teens & adultsKids, Teens & AdultsNo

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