UC Berkeley - Summer Camps & Computer Training

About University of California - Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley, arguably the world’s premier public university, is renowned worldwide for its academic excellence, the distinction of its faculty and students and the scope of its research and libraries.

Sheltered by rolling hills and overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is a vibrant city of surpassing richness and cultural diversity. The UC Berkeley campus is an urban oasis. The wooded 178-acre central campus area is known for its architectural and historical landmarks as well as the scenic passage of Strawberry Creek running from one end of campus to the other. UC Berkeley makes an inspiring location for an unforgettable DMA summer.

Course Offerings & Dates

Several 5-day courses will run each week for four weeks beginning July 21 and ending on August 15, 2008. Courses are Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.

Preview a listing of courses offered at Berkeley by category and date:

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Teen Summer Camp Program Options

Teens attending the Digital Media Academy at Berkeley may choose to commute to class each day or stay on campus for a full pre-college experience. Lunch plans and extended day plans are available for commuters. Teen summer camp participants staying on campus are housed separately from adults in a DMA-only student dorm in the heart of the Berkeley campus.

•Full-time, live-in male and female adult conselors
•Evening fun activities inlcuding frisbee, swimming and more
•Optional lab-time in the evenings for serious learners
•A safe and positive environment
•Weekend adventures - pro baseball, beach trips and more!

For a complete listing of teen program options and associated fees, visit the Teen Programs Fees page.

Adult Program Options

Adults attending the Digital Media Academy at Berkeley may choose to commute to class each day or stay on campus in budget, adult dorm housing (The rooms are usually occupied by undergraduates during the school year). Lunch plans are available for commuters. Adults needing more comfortable accomodations are encouraged to make their own arrangements to stay in a local hotel. Adults who stay on campus enjoy:

•Optional unsupervised lab-time in the evenings
•Time to enjoy old and new friends
•Opportunties to explore the Berkeley area

For a complete listing of adult program options and
associated fees, visit the Adult Programs Fees page.

2008 Schedule of Courses at University of California, Berkeley

		7/21-7/25	7/28-8/1	8/4-8/8	8/11-8/15
PRO	FCP I - A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro	OPEN
TEEN	Hands-on Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Beginner		OPEN
KIDS	Robotics & Programming	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED	CLOSED
	Filmmaking and Special Effects	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED	CLOSED
	Web Design & Flash Animation	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED	CLOSED
	Game Creation	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED	CLOSED

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