Morning students spend approximately ten hours a week exploring their chosen art form in a studio setting. Emphasis is placed on skill development and growth of knowledge and appreciation of the individual art discipline. Each school year ends with an exhibit and performance for the public in a fully-equipped theatre.

The afternoon curriculum at the Capital Area School for the Arts is unique. Each year is based on a theme, sometimes relating to the city of Harrisburg (i.e., its river, architecture, government, and history) or a challenging statement or issue. Students in all art areas research the theme, interpret it, collaborate with peers in other areas, and create art connected to it. The school year ends with a celebration of the theme in downtown Harrisburg featuring an exhibit and a performance.

In addition to receiving quality instruction in skill development and technique, all students applying to the program will have the opportunity to connect with the arts in an extraordinary way, and make discoveries that will stay with them for a lifetime.