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Kids & Teens Summer Camps at The University of Texas at Austin

Summer Camps & Computer Training

At Digital Media Academy summer camps at UT Austin, kids and teens get to explore their interests, have fun with other kids, and create a project that is uniquely theirs. These tech camps, for one or multiple weeks with options for day camp or overnight/sleepaway camp, will give young people a chance to try their hand at a wide range of projects under the direction of experienced industry professionals who love teaching kids. Whether they choose to explore filmmaking, game development, music and video production, web design, or cartoon creation, your kids will enjoy Texas-sized fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Camps Offered at UT:

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2010 Details
Location Details
Program Dates
July 12 – July 30, 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 UT AUSTIN
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
July 26 – July 30
The Academy for Game Design
(2 weeks)
$1,895
No Space Available
(2 weeks)
NA
3D Game Creation – Level Design
$995
No Space Available
NA NA
3D Game Creation – Character Design, Texturing & Sculpting
$995
NA
No Space Available
NA
3D Game Development for the PC or Mac
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
3D Game Development for the Internet
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
Game Development for the iPhone
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
The Academy for Filmmaking(2 weeks)
$1,895
NA
No Space Available
(2 weeks)
Hands-on Digital Filmmaking for Teens – Beginning
$995
NA
No Space Available
NA
Digital Filmmaking and FX for Teens – Advanced
$995
NA NA
No Space Available
Come Together – Music & Video Production (John Lennon Bus)
$995
No Space Available
NA NA
Digital Audio & Music Production for Teens
$995
No Space Available
NA 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 UT Austin adult training page.

DATES AT UT AUSTIN
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
July 26 – July 30
Documentary Filmmaking
$1385
NA
NA No Space Available
Final Cut Pro 200 – Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro 7
$1385
No Space Available
NA NA
Final Cut Pro 300 – Final Cut Pro Advanced Editing
$1385
NA
No Space Available
NA
Maya 2010: Introduction
$1385
No Space Available
NA NA
Maya 2010: Character Modeling & Rigging
$1385
NA
No Space Available
NA

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 UT AUSTIN
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
July 26 – July 30
3D Game Modding – Warcraft III® and Starcraft®
$845
NA NA
No Space Available
3D Game Level Design with 3ds Max & Photoshop CS5
$845
NA NA
No Space Available
Digital Photography & Photoshop
$845
No Space Available
NA NA
Digital Art & Photoshop
$845
No Space Available
NA NA

Unless otherwise noted, courses 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 UT AUSTIN
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
July 26 – July 30
Adventures in Digital Movie Making & Special FX
$795
NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Acting & Filmmaking
$795
NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Web Design & Flash
$795
NA
No Space Available
NA

Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation
$795
No Space Available
NA NA
Adventures in Game Modding
$795
NA NA
No Space Available
Adventures in Comic Creation
$795
NA
No Space Available
NA
Adventures in Cartoon Creation
$795
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 UT AUSTIN
Tuition Cost
July 12 – July 16
July 19 – July 23
July 26 – July 30
Drama + Digital Filmmaking: Lights, Camera, Action!
$595
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
Art + Digital Photography: Draw Like the Masters
$595
No Space Available
NA
No Space Available
Green Technology + Digital Media: Mean, Clean, Green Machines
$595 + $50 lab fee
No Space Available
NA No Space Available

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


  • What’s the Digital Media Academy Experience Like?

    • "The experience I had at DMA was amazing. First class professional instruction and good people."
      - Elliot Thompson, Adult-Learner
    • "I would say that this experience is incredible. I can guarantee you will have the time of your life if you come here." - Sarah Padilla, Student
    • "This program was 'awesome,' as my kids put it. My kids rank DMA as the best camp experience ever! Thanks DMA!" - Mike Monahan, Parent
    • "I wish my regular school was more like this! I'm considering a career in either music or video production now!" - Sam Cecil, Student
    • "This was by far the coolest camp I’ve ever been to. The campus was awesome and so was my classroom experience." - Nick Valdez, Student
  • Why Adults Choose Us:

    • Industry Certifications
    • Software and Hardware Discounts up to 80% off
    • Apple Authorized Training Center
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    • Award-Winning Instructors

    Why Teens & Kids Love Us:

    • Family Run - We're Parents Too!
    • Low Student-to-Staff Ratio
    • Generous Financial Aid Program
    • Best Staff in the Land
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