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A full-day, in-person experience for students ready to immerse themselves in the arts before college or a professional career. Offered on a semester schedule, this program provides the time, space, and expert mentorship to grow as an artist — and move forward with purpose.
Spend a transformative year at ICON — developing your artistry, building your portfolio, and preparing for what’s next. Whether you’re aiming for a top conservatory or entering the industry, ICON’s Post Grad Prep year gives you the training, support, and momentum to level up.
25+ Hours Per Week of immersive coaching and coursework. Disciplines include:
You’ve graduated high school. You’re driven. And you’re not ready to settle for average. This program is designed for students who want to:
Refine their craft before college
Explore a field before committing to a 4-year program
Build connections and confidence in their discipline
Prepare for elite conservatories, scholarships, and the professional world
Upon completing two semesters, students receive the ICON Certificate in Performing & Visual Arts Industry Fundamentals with an Arts Area Specialization in their chosen discipline.
Classes include technique, studio time, ensemble work, portfolio/audition development, and guided independent study.
Post Grad Prep students may live on campus in ICON’s residence hall or commute from home.
Our on-campus housing includes:
As parents of a student in ICON’s Post Grad Prep program, we have had a front-row seat to the kind of intentional, transformative education this school provides. Iowa Conservatory is a young school doing something genuinely meaningful: building a bridge between adolescence and adulthood for students who learn best through the arts. It does so with exceptional intentionality, warmth, and rigor. We are grateful our family found it, and we recommend it without reservation.
This is your year to focus, explore, and grow. The ICON Post Grad Prep Program is your launchpad.
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