Have you ever thought about a career in 3D animation? Or wondered how they make the video games you play? Ever wanted to create your own iPhone application? Ferris State University - Grand Rapids offers two, one-week summer camps in June and July for ages 13 on up. Anyone interested in a career in digital animation, game design, or software engineering will find these exploration camps of great value. Both workshops have an introduction series and advanced level. Students interested in computer software and what makes technology run will enjoy the Digital Media Software Academy. In this series, you will learn how to develop and create applications for the iPhone, PC, Internet, and the Xbox 360 while being introduced to the powerful programming language C#, used by professionals in the gaming industry and businesses around the world. You also learn the fundamentals and integral parts of computer programming, using the professional software development tools, while creating your software masterpiece. The Digital Animation & Game Design series is a workshop to learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and animation and create game levels using a 3D real-time game engine. We will help you develop a 3D game level or 3D animation that will be presented on the afternoon of the final day of camp. Students should have familiarity and be comfortable using a Windows PC computer environment. Contact Ferris-Grand Rapids for more information.

Camp Type:  Day Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 13 to 19 years old Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Ferris State University - Grand Rapids Camp Director(s): Nearest Large City: Off Season Rental:

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Computers Academic and Pre-College Camps: Gaming Academic and Pre-College Camps: Math Academic and Pre-College Camps: Science Special Accommodations: Special accomodations can be made.

Academic Activities:

Digital Media Software I: June 13-17, 2011 - Create something great! If you want to develop programming skills necessary to design, develop and create games and fun applications for the iPhone, PC, Internet and Xbox 360, this camp is for you. Digital Media Software II: June 20-24 - Elevate to the next level! Expand your programming knowledge by creating increasingly more complex applications, and learn the benefits of software engineering. In this session, you will use the most powerful and professional game development tools in the world for game design, development and scripting. Digital Animation & Game Design: July 11-15 or July 18-22 - You will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and animation; or to plan, model, script and creat game levels using a 3D real-time game engine. Advanced Animation & Game Design: July 25-29 - This session builds on skills from the previous camps. Expand on lessons learned in the introductory classes and have the opportunity to create more extensive game levels and/or animation.