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Summer Cyber Camps
Learn how to make your own video games, animated film and 3d characters!
Looking for a summer computer camp that’s all fun and games? Try the Academy of Interactive Entertainment’s summer camp program, where you’ll get a front row seat to the thrilling world of video game development, 2D and 3D animation production. Each week-long camp concludes with a pizza party and every student will receive a certificate of achievement and copy of their game or animation.
One-week courses run from June 24th through August 9th (excluding the 4th of July holiday week) from 10:30 am - 5 pm in Seattle, and 11 am to 5 pm in Lafayette. For more information on dates and specific camps on offer, visit the camp locations below:
Seattle Summer Cyber Camps
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ocation: Armory in Seattle Center located next to the historic Space Needle
Registration:
Summer Cyber Camps Enrollment Form (351 KB)
Schedule:
| Dates | Studio One | Studio Two |
| 6/24 - 6/28 | 2D Animation |
Game Programming Level 1 |
| 7/8 - 7/12 | Graphic Novel Development | Game Programming Level 2 |
| 7/15 - 7/19 | 3D Animation 1 | Game Level Design |
| 7/22 - 7/26 |
3D Animation 2 |
Game Programming Level 1 |
| 7/29 - 8/2 |
2D Animation | Game Programming Level 2 |
| 8/5 - 8/9 | 3D Animation 1 | Game Level Design |
Lafayette Summer Cyber Camps
Location: LITE; UL Abdallah Hall
Ages: Students ages 14-18 are welcome to apply
Cost: One-week program $370 (30 hours)
Inquiries: 337-456-1848 or complete the inquiry form below
Registration: Please click HERE to register
Schedule:
| Dates | LITE | Abdalla Hall |
| 6/24 - 6/28 | 3D Animation Level 1 |
Game Programming (Design) Level 1 |
| 7/8 - 7/12 | 3D Animation Level 2 | Game Programming (Design) Level 2 |
| 7/15 - 7/19 | 3D Animation Level 1 | Game Programming (Design) Level 1 |
| 7/22 - 7/26 |
3D Animation Level 2 |
Game Programming (Design) Level 2 |
| 7/29 - 8/2 |
3D Animation Level 1 | Game Programming (Design) Level 1 |
Location: LSU Pleasant Hall
Ages: Students ages 14-18 are welcome to apply
Cost: One-week program $445 (30 hours)
Inquiries: 225-578-2500
Registration: LSU Continuing Education (Video Game Design)
Schedule:
| Dates | LSU Pleasant Hall |
| 6/17 - 6/21 | Game Programming (Design) Level 1 |
| 7/8 - 7/12 | Game Programming (Design) Level 1 |
| 7/22 - 7/26 |
Game Programming (Design) Level 2 |
Summer Cyber Camp Descriptions:
- 2D Animation - Seattle: Learn traditional, hand-drawn animation techniques, and animate using 2D animation software Toon Boom Studio. Design your own character and create a short walk cycle video! Ideal for students with a strong interest in 2D arts.
- Graphic Novel Development - Seattle: Get an introduction into the development process for graphic novels and produce your own short comic! Ideal for comic book lovers and students who like to draw or storyboard.
- 3D Animation 1 - Seattle: This course will cover basic modeling and texturing techniques using Maya 3D software. Students will also learn beginner 3D animation skills using a HIK (Human IK) character and complete their own video. Ideal for students who love computer graphics or want to create visuals for 3D games and film.
- 3D Animation Level 1 - Lafayette: The 3D Animation Level 1 courses will cover basic modeling and texturing techniques using Auto Maya 3D software. Students will also learn beginner 3D animation skills using a pre-built character and complete their own video.
- 3D Animation 2 - Seattle: Learn more advanced modeling techniques using Zbrush, including projection painting and texturing to build high detail sculpts. Students will then re-rig this to the animations they've built in Animation Level 1. Ideal for students who have completed 3D Animation Level 1 and are interested in progressing further in animation.
- 3D Animation Level 2 - Lafayette: Students who have completed the Level 1 course, will learn more advanced modeling techniques and basic character rigging skills. Students will also get to animate a more advanced character to a video of their choice. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 3D Animation course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 course.
- Game Programming Level 1 - Seattle: Learn the basics of C# programming and the game engine Unity. Combine your new skills to create a small, simple game that you can take home and play! Ideal for students who love computers and want to learn how games really WORK.
- Game Programming (Design) Level 1 - Baton Rouge - Lafayette: In this introductory course to Game Design, students will get an in-depth look of basic C# programming skills and learn how to create one level of their own video game using Unity 3D software. Students will be able to take their completed game home with them at the end of the week.
- Game Programming Level 2 - Seattle: Continuing with C# and Unity, build upon the skills you learned in Level 1 to add levels to your video game. Ideal for students who have already completed Level 1 camp and want to learn some more advanced techniques in C#.
- Game Programming (Design) Level 2 - Baton Rouge - Lafayette: In the Advanced Level 2 (Two) Game Design course, students will go into more advanced C# programming techniques in addition to the techniques learned in Level 1 (One). The Level 2 course will give students the opportunity to create multiple levels in a game along with going more into detail with Unity 3D software. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 Game Design course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 Game Design course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 Game Design course.
- Game Level Design - Seattle: Get an introduction to the Unreal engine and build your own video game level! Get tips and tricks on building a level that is both fun and challenging. No programming experience required. Ideal for students interested in the visual side of game design.
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3D Animation Level 1: The 3D Animation Level 1 courses will cover basic modeling and texturing techniques using Auto Maya 3D software. Students will also learn beginner 3D animation skills using a pre-built character and complete their own video.
3D Animation Level 2: Students who have completed the Level 1 course, will learn more advanced modeling techniques and basic character rigging skills. Students will also get to animate a more advanced character to a video of their choice. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 3D Animation course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 3D Animation course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 course.
3D Animation Level 2: Students who have completed the Level 1 course, will learn more advanced modeling techniques and basic character rigging skills. Students will also get to animate a more advanced character to a video of their choice. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 3D Animation course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 3D Animation course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 course.
Game Programming (Design) Level 1: In this introductory course to Game Design, students will get an in-depth look of basic C# programming skills and learn how to create one level of their own video game using Unity 3D software. Students will be able to take their completed game home with them at the end of the week.
Game Programming (Design) Level 2: In the Advanced Level 2 (Two) Game Design course, students will go into more advanced C# programming techniques in addition to the techniques learned in Level 1 (One). The Level 2 course will give students the opportunity to create multiple levels in a game along with going more into detail with Unity 3D software. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 Game Design course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 Game Design course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 Game Design course.
Game Programming (Design) Level 2: In the Advanced Level 2 (Two) Game Design course, students will go into more advanced C# programming techniques in addition to the techniques learned in Level 1 (One). The Level 2 course will give students the opportunity to create multiple levels in a game along with going more into detail with Unity 3D software. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 Game Design course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 Game Design course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 Game Design course.
3D Animation Level 1: The 3D Animation Level 1 courses will cover basic modeling and texturing techniques using Auto Maya 3D software. Students will also learn beginner 3D animation skills using a pre-built character and complete their own video.
3D Animation Level 2: Students who have completed the Level 1 course, will learn more advanced modeling techniques and basic character rigging skills. Students will also get to animate a more advanced character to a video of their choice. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 3D Animation course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 3D Animation course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 course.
3D Animation Level 2: Students who have completed the Level 1 course, will learn more advanced modeling techniques and basic character rigging skills. Students will also get to animate a more advanced character to a video of their choice. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 3D Animation course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 3D Animation course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 course.
Game Programming (Design) Level 1: In this introductory course to Game Design, students will get an in-depth look of basic C# programming skills and learn how to create one level of their own video game using Unity 3D software. Students will be able to take their completed game home with them at the end of the week.
Game Programming (Design) Level 2: In the Advanced Level 2 (Two) Game Design course, students will go into more advanced C# programming techniques in addition to the techniques learned in Level 1 (One). The Level 2 course will give students the opportunity to create multiple levels in a game along with going more into detail with Unity 3D software. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 Game Design course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 Game Design course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 Game Design course.
Game Programming (Design) Level 2: In the Advanced Level 2 (Two) Game Design course, students will go into more advanced C# programming techniques in addition to the techniques learned in Level 1 (One). The Level 2 course will give students the opportunity to create multiple levels in a game along with going more into detail with Unity 3D software. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 Game Design course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 Game Design course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 Game Design course.
- Game Programming (Design) Level 1: In this introductory course to Game Design, students will get an in-depth look of basic C# programming skills and learn how to create one level of their own video game using Unity 3D software. Students will be able to take their completed game home with them at the end of the week.
- Game Programming (Design) Level 2: In the Advanced Level 2 (Two) Game Design course, students will go into more advanced C# programming techniques in addition to the techniques learned in Level 1 (One). The Level 2 course will give students the opportunity to create multiple levels in a game along with going more into detail with Unity 3D software. This is a follow-up to the Level 1 Game Design course and students must have previously completed the Level 1 Game Design course or show the ability/skill to be able to enter the Level 2 Game Design course.