High School Programs at CDM

Student animating during Summer Academy

Game, Cinema & Animation Summer Academy

<div class="ck-content"><p>This is an intensive week-long program for high school students interested in the film, television, or game industries. Participants will use the latest equipment and technology, and are taught by full-time DePaul faculty with industry experience.</p></div>

High school girls with headphones on playing a computer game

Jarvis Game Development Camp

<div class="ck-content"><p>Harnessing the power of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), high school campers will receive hands-on training enabling them to create games and experiences directly into Fortnite. &nbsp;</p></div>

Students working on circuitry and robotics

Introduction to Engineering

<div class="ck-content"><p>This camp introduces high school students to engineering design principles as applied to intelligent systems. Participants will get hands-on experience with embedded systems in CDM's new state-of-the-art CyberLabs suite.</p></div>

CHA youth filmmakers on set

The Summer CHA Programs

<div class="ck-content"><p>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.</p></div>