High School Programs at CDM

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Game, Cinema, and Animation Summer Academy

This is an intensive week-long program for high school students interested in the film, television, or game industries. Participants receive hands-on instruction using the latest equipment and technology and are taught by full-time DePaul faculty with real-world experience.

Summer Academy
2 high school students coding their circuits 

Introduction to Engineering

Full-time faculty in our School of Computing will introduce students to engineering design principles as applied to intelligent systems. Students will explore embedded systems through interaction with sensors and motors, consider prototype design with laser cutters and 3D printers, and program a robot to navigate an obstacle course.

Engineering Camp
 

ESports Summer Program

Students entering 10th, 11th and 12th grade will learn from gaming professors, high school teachers, collegiate gamers, and computing industry professionals in order to develop valuable skills for gaming as well as academic studies and professional careers in computing.

DeSports
2 high school students using professional film equipment outside 

The Summer CHA Programs

Three six-week intensive programs in filmmaking, screenwriting, and photography are designed for Chicago Housing Authority teens. CDM graduate students have the opportunity to teach and learn as student mentors for the programs.

CHA Programs

Additional Opportunities