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Kids & Teens Summer Camps at
The University of California, San Diego

Summer Camps & Computer Training

Digital Media Academy’s summer camps at UCSD offer the perfect blend of challenge and fun. Teens and pre-teens can combine their passion for skateboarding or surfing with filmmaking to produce – and star in – their own action film, while kids can explore their interests in music and video production, 3D game development, or digital art and photography. These computer camps offer something for every interest. Teens and youth will learn valuable skills, make new friends, and enjoy a pre-college experience by spending part of their summer with Digital Media Academy on the campus of one of America’s best universities.

Camps Offered at UCSD:

About The University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

UCSD is located in La Jolla, California, where it is situated along 1,200 acres of beautiful coastal woodland. This Southern California campus is widely regarded as one of the top institutions in the US for higher education and research. In fact, UCSD was named the “hottest” institution in the nation for students to study science by Newsweek magazine. The campus boasts a rich array of educational learning opportunities and outdoor activities. In addition to taking advantage of the area’s outstanding weather, visitors can explore marine life at the Birch Aquarium, go shopping at the La Jolla Cove, or watch surfers catch a wave at any of the nearby beaches.

University of California - San Diego

2010 Details
Location Details
Program Dates
July 12 – Aug 6, 2010
Teen Residential Program
$1445/week ($450 housing + $995 tuition)
– includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch

$360/weekend
includes activities and meals

$125/night
Fri or Sat night stay with meals

Pre-Teen Residential Program
$1270/week ($425 housing + $845 tuition)
– includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch

$300/weekend
includes activities and meals

$125
Fri or Sat night stay with meals

Adventures Residential Program
$1220/week ($425 housing + $795 tuition)
– includes meals Sun night through Friday lunch

$300/weekend
includes activities and meals

$125
Fri or Sat night stay with meals

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Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

TEEN CAMPS (FOR AGES 13-18): Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

DATES AT UC SAN DIEGO
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16 July 19 – July 23 July 26 – July 30 August 2 – August 6
Introduction to 3D Art, Modeling and Animation for Game Design
$845
No Space Available
NA NA NA
Introduction to 3D Art, Modeling and Animation for Filmmaking
$845
No Space Available
NA NA NA
The Academy for Game Design
(2 weeks)
$1,895
NA NA
No Space Available
(2 week program)
3D Game Creation – Level Design
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
3D Game Creation – Character Design, Texturing & Sculpting
$995
NA NA NA
No Space Available
3D Game Development for the PC or Mac
$995
NA
No Space Available
NA NA
3D Game Development for the Internet
$995
NA
No Space Available
NA NA
Game Development for the iPhone
$995
NA
No Space Available
NA NA
The Academy for Filmmaking (2 weeks)
$1,895
No Space Available
(2 week program)
NA NA
Hands-on Digital Filmmaking for Teens – Beginning
$995
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
NA
Digital Filmmaking and FX for Teens – Advanced
$995
NA
No Space Available
NA NA
Come Together – Music & Video Production (John Lennon Bus)
$995
NA NA
No Space
Available
NA
Digital Audio & Music Production for Teens
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
NA
Action Sports Filmmaking
$995
NA NA NA
No Space Available
Skate Boarding & Filmmaking
$995
NA NA NA
No Space Available
Surfing & Filmmaking
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
NA

Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Summer 2010 Courses, Dates and Pricing

PRO SERIES COURSES (FOR ADVANCED TEENS & ADULT LEARNERS): The following Pro Series Courses are recommended for advanced teens. For a complete listing of Pro Series courses, visit the UCSD adult training page.

DATES AT UC SAN DIEGO
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
July 26 – July 30
Aug 2 – Aug 6
Final Cut Pro 200: Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro
$1385
NA NA
No Space Available
NA
Final Cut Pro 300: Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing
$1385
NA NA NA
OPEN
Maya 2010: Introduction
$1385
No Space Available
NA NA NA
Introduction to Digital Photography & Photoshop
$1385
NA NA
No Space Available
NA
Advanced Digital Photography & Photoshop
$1385
NA NA NA
No Space Available

Unless otherwise noted, courses are five days in length and take place Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

PRE-TEEN CAMPS (FOR AGES 11-14): Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

DATES AT UC SAN DIEGO
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
July 26 – July 30
Aug 2 – Aug 6
3D Game Modding – Warcraft III® and Starcraft®
$845
NA
No Space Available
NA NA
3D Game Level Design with 3ds Max & Photoshop CS4
$845
NA
No Space Available
NA NA
3D Game Programming
$845
No Space Available
NA NA NA
3D Role Playing Games & Strategy
$845
No Space Available
NA NA NA
Digital Photography & Photoshop
$845
NA NA NA
No Space Available
Digital Art & Photoshop
$845
NA NA NA
No Space Available
Hollywood Visual Effects for Filmmaking
$845
NA NA
No Space Available
NA

Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

KIDS ADVENTURE CAMPS (FOR AGES 9-12): Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

DATES AT UC SAN DIEGO
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16 July 19 – July 23 July 26 – July 30 August 2 – August 6
Adventures in Surfing and Filmmaking
$795
NA NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Digital Movie Making & Special FX
$795
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking
$795
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation
$795
NA
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
Adventures in Game Modding
$795
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
NA

Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Summer 2010 Camps, Dates and Pricing

KIDS JR. ADVENTURE CAMPS (FOR AGES 6-8): Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

DATES AT UC SAN DIEGO
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16 July 19 – July 23 July 26 – July 30 August 2 – August 6
Drama + Digital Filmmaking: Lights, Camera, Action!
$595
NA
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
Art + Digital Photography: Draw Like the Masters
$595
NA
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available

Unless otherwise noted, camps are five days in length and take place Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.


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