University of Michigan - Summer Camps & Computer Training

About University of Michigan

Internationally renowned in research and education, the University of Michigan has a rich history of academic excellence and national leadership in the social sciences, medicine, engineering, law, and business. Its outstanding faculty is comprised of distinguished composers, novelists and poets, scientists, engineers, physicians, social scientists, artists, and filmmakers.

Beautiful Ann Arbor is a quintessential college town and joins right to Michigan's central campus. Opportunities for sports, social events, theatre and the arts, hiking & outdoor recreation abound. A few blocks gets you from campus to the center of the shopping district – with bookstores, bistros, coffee houses, and specialty shops – making the University of Michigan an outstanding location for a DMA summer to remember.

Course Offerings & Dates

Several 5-day courses will run each week for four weeks beginning July 14 and ending on August 1, 2008. Courses are Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.

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Teen Summer Camp Program Options

Teens attending the Digital Media Academy at University of Michigan 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 Michigan 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

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 University of Michigan 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 Ann Arbor area

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

2008 Schedule of Courses at The University of Michigan

		7/14-7/18	7/21-7/25	7/28-8/1
PRO	FCP I - A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro	OPEN
	FCP II - Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro		CLOSED
	Final Cut Studio Integration			OPEN
	Maya I - Introduction to 3D Modeling	OPEN
	Maya II - Introduction to 3D Character Animation		CLOSED
	Web Design I - Dreamweaver, Flash & Photoshop			CLOSED
TEENS	3D Video Game Creation I - Level Design with 3ds Max	OPEN
	3D Video Game Creation II - Character Design with 3ds Max		OPEN
	Online Game Design with Flash & Action Script			CLOSED
	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
	Filmmaking and Special Effects	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
	Web Design & Flash Animation	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
	Game Creation	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN

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