Expand Your Skills in Media Arts During the Summer with ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ!

Spend your summer learning from working professionals the basics of scriptwriting, animation, film production and game design. Webster offers different week-long summer camps for ages 14-18 and all skill levels are invited. All School of Communications summer camps will take place in the state-of-the-art Sverdrup complex. Housing on campus is available!

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ School of Communication faculty were interviewed on KTVI-TV in St. Louis about summer camp programs for kids ages 14-18.

Film Production Camp

Summer Camps 2024

9 a.m.–5 p.m., June 10-14, 2024

Campers will explore the basic principles of animation through hands-on experiences using a variety of media — including pencil, paper and stop-motion materials. Campers also will practice animating in 2D on Cintiqs and by using industry-standard software like Toon Boom Harmony. At the end of the week, each camper will have produced a short, animated film suitable to screen for family and friends.

Cost: $350.00 (full payment), $50 (down payment); $300 balance due by May 31, 2024.

Ages 14-18 are welcome.

Space is limited and our camps fill quickly. Contact Sharon Turner at sharonturner55@webster.edu for camp costs and for more information.

Please note, our camps SOLD OUT during the summers of 2022 and 2023. You can expect a high demand for these first-come first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. If you have already participated in our camps, you are more than welcome to either reserve a spot at the same camp or try a different camp.

 

9 a.m.–5 p.m., June 24-28, 2024

Campers will learn about the various jobs on a film set and will actively participate in creating a short film. Campers will learn about pre-production (planning), production (shooting) and post-production (editing, VFX and finishing). Campers will use industry-standard equipment, facilities (such as our brand-new Sound Stage and LED Wall) and software.

Cost: $350.00 (full payment), $50 (down payment); $300 balance due by May 31, 2024.

Ages 14-18 are welcome.

Space is limited and our camps fill quickly. Contact Sharon Turner at sharonturner55@webster.edu for camp costs and for more information.

Please note, our camps SOLD OUT during the summers of 2022 and 2023. You can expect a high demand for these first-come first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. If you have already participated in our camps, you are more than welcome to either reserve a spot at the same camp or try a different camp.

THE FILM, TV AND VIDEO PRODUCTION CAMP IS CURRENTLY FULL
To be added to the waiting list, contact Sharon Turner at  sharonturner55@webster.edu

9 a.m.–5 p.m., June 10-14, 2024

After spending the first day playing and deconstructing popular games to understand what makes games fun and engaging, campers will then learn to design and develop video games using a variety of tools and software. The remainder of the week will be spent designing and building 2D platformers using Bloxels and working in teams to develop top-down games in Unity that can be taken home for family and friends.

Cost: $350.00 (full payment), $50 (down payment); $300 balance due by May 31, 2024.

Ages 14-18 are welcome.

Space is limited and our camps fill quickly. Contact Sharon Turner at sharonturner55@webster.edu for camp costs and for more information.

Please note, our camps SOLD OUT during the summers of 2022 and 2023. You can expect a high demand for these first-come first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. If you have already participated in our camps, you are more than welcome to either reserve a spot at the same camp or try a different camp.

 

9 a.m.–5 p.m., June 24-28, 2024

This is a week-long sound recording camp that introduces high school-aged students to the amazing world of sound recording. This camp takes place in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s world-class recording studio and will provide students with the following activities: Recording studio tour, recording a live band, basic information on digital audio workstations and multitrack mixing.

Cost: $350.00 (full payment), $50 (down payment); $300 balance due by May 31, 2024.

Ages 14-18 are welcome.

Space is limited and our camps fill quickly. Contact Sharon Turner at sharonturner55@webster.edu for camp costs and for more information.

Please note, our camps SOLD OUT during the summers of 2022 and 2023. You can expect a high demand for these first-come first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. If you have already participated in our camps, you are more than welcome to either reserve a spot at the same camp or try a different camp.

 

West wing entrance to Sverdrup building

Sverdrup Building

West wing entrance to Sverdrup building

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ School of Communications is located on Big Bend Boulevard in the Sverdrup building on the Webster Groves campus.


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Founded in 1915, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s School of Communications prepares you to excel as a skilled professional, ready to work in dynamic communications industries. Our faculty brings a global approach and practical expertise that offer opportunities for real world, creative experiences in class.