Penn - Summer Camps & Computer Training

About University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania is a historic Ivy League school with highly selective admissions and a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship. Widely regarded as one of the finest learning institutions in the world, Penn was recently recognized as a top 5 university by the U.S. News & World Report survey.

Penn's picturesque campus is situated near the heart of Philadelphia, a vital metropolis and the fifth largest city in the country. New and one-of-a-kind attractions, a wealth of art and culture, renowned performing arts companies, awe-inspiring architecture, a walkable downtown, seemingly
endless shopping (with no tax on clothes) and a restaurant renaissance that has caught the world's attention make Penn and Philadelphia an excellent choice for an unforgettable DMA experience.

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 Penn by category and date:

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Teen Summer Camp Program Options

Teens attending the Digital Media Academy at Penn 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 Penn 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 Penn 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 Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania

		7/21-7/25	7/28-8/1	8/4-8/8	8/11-8/15
PRO	Motion Graphics & Visual Effects with Adobe After Effects & Photoshop				OPEN
	Digital Photography & Photoshop I	OPEN
	FCP I - A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro	OPEN			OPEN
	FCP II - Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro		OPEN
	Final Cut Studio Integration			OPEN
	Maya I - Introduction to 3D Modeling		OPEN
	Maya II - Introduction to 3D Character Animation			OPEN
	Web Design I - Dreamweaver, Flash & Photoshop	OPEN
	Flash Animation & Action Script		OPEN
TEEN	3D Video Game Creation I - Level Design with Maya	OPEN
	3D Video Game Creation II - Character Design with Maya		OPEN
	Game Modding			OPEN
	Hands-on Robotics for Teens				OPEN
	Hands-on Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Beginner			OPEN
	Hands-on Digital Filmmaking for Teens - Advanced				OPEN
KIDS	Robotics & Programming	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
	Filmmaking and Special Effects	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
	Web Design & Flash Animation	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
	Game Creation	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN

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