Summer Media Camp

August 5–30, 2013
Download the brochure and registration form.

Have an unforgettable experience at the Museum of the Moving Image Summer Media Camp.

Spend your summer at the Museum, working with equipment and software to create your own animations, videos, and video games. At the end of each week, there will be a special showcase at the Museum, and you’ll get a copy of your work!

Each Camp runs one week. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can enroll in any or all of the sessions. With the exception of Movies 101, there are two sessions for each camp: an Intro section (for children ages 9 to 11) and a Studio section (for teens ages 12 and up). An advanced animation course is also available for campers who have already completed a week of animation camp.

Movies 101
August 5–9
Participants will explore the Museum’s one-of-a-kind exhibition, Behind the Screen, and complete a series of interactive experiences and hands-on workshops to learn about the magic of moviemaking. Ages 9-11 only.

Video Game Design
August 12–16
Participants will learn about the process of video game programming by hacking existing games, and designing their own elements such as characters, sets, and levels. For inspiration, campers will have a chance to play classic arcade games from the Museum’s collection.

Animation
August 19–23
Participants will create a series of short animated projects, exploring a variety of techniques and materials. Working in small production teams, everyone will then write, design, and animation an original project.

Advanced Animation
August 26–30
Campers who have previously participated in the Museum’s animation camp (in 2013 or prior) can take their skills to the next level. Participants will have a chance to refine existing techniques and practice new ones while working on a longer original project.

Fees
One program $450
Two programs $800
Three programs $1,100
Four programs $1,400

Fees include all materials for activities and instruction. Participants must bring their own lunches, including a beverage. (A refrigerator is available to store lunches.) A mid-morning snack will be provided.

Early Drop-Off/Late Pick-Up
$50 per week for either / $75 per week for both.

Early drop-off is available at 9 a.m., and late pick-up is at 5 p.m. Supervision will be available during these times.

Registration and Payment
Registration Fee (non–refundable): $20
The registration fee is waived for Museum members.

Space is limited; early registration is recommended. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. If a session is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if space becomes available.

Full payment, payable by check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express), is due three weeks prior to the start of the program. To receive a refund, cancellations must be made at least weeks prior to the start of the program. If Museum of the Moving Image cancels a program for any reason, all enrollment fees will be refunded.

For additional information, email the Education department at education@movingimage.us or call 718 777 6820.