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iD Visual Arts Academy at New York University

iD Visual Arts Academy, Ages 13-18

TWO-WEEKS | CO-ED | DAY ONLY | TEEN ONLY
INTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn how to film documentaries, edit footage and take professional photographs at this New York Film Academy. iD Visual Arts Academy, the leading summer technology program for teens in the U.S., provides an intensive, pre-college experience in the growing field of film production and digital photography. The two-week programs are held at top universities and taught by faculty with industry experience. Highlights of the iD Visual Arts Academy at NYU:

• Discover filmmaking, photography and editing techniques with industry-grade software and hardware
• Learn from elite faculty in small, personalized classes of just 8 students or fewer, guaranteed
• Tour a major film or photography studio
• Graduate with an online portfolio (and receive an Official Transcript with Continuing Education Units (optional)

With the fields of film production and professional photography expanding rapidly, students interested in pursuing a visual arts career can no longer wait until college to learn camera and editing techniques. Start here and now. The iD Visual Academy offers intensive, assignment-driven film courses and photography classes. Go to Step 2 for course availability and dates.

Please note: iD Visual Arts Academy held at NYU is a day only Academy.  All other Academy locations have Overnight Options.

Additional Tech Programs at New York University

iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17

WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, APPS, WEB DESIGN, & MORE

We’re celebrating our 4th season as New York’s premier summer computer camp destination. Our popular weeklong day camps at NYU boast a maximum of 8 students per instructor (you won’t find counselors-in-training or online tutorials at iD) and customized curriculum for beginner to advanced learners. You can register for one or several weeks of our summer camps and experience life on the beautiful NYU campus! Design a video game! Build a web site in Flash®, program a robot, make your own iPhone® Apps, edit your own video and more with the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Microsoft® and beyond.

About NYU

NOTE: Our specific location on campus at this New York summer camp, along with maps and driving directions, will be found in My Account after you register.

Our NYU teen camp is the ideal location and atmosphere for students to hone their film and photography skills. The campus is nestled in one of New York’s most creative and energetic communities, giving students ample inspiration and subject manner with which to practice their craft. New York City is an extension of the university’s campus, and the central location makes the teen program easily accessible for New York natives. Film and photography students can take in iD’s challenging curriculum while experiencing the rich collegiate atmosphere of the NYU campus.

General Location: The campus is located in the Village, a historic neighborhood that attracts writers, musicians, artists and intellectuals. Our teen film camp is held in a building that overlooks Washington Square. The university’s central location and accessible public transportation makes it ideal for a day program in the New York area.

About Our Courses

If you want to navigate to our course descriptions, please do so by clicking here. Our courses are taught by professional faculty. Students enroll in one course per two-week session. Learn industry-standard software and use brand-name hardware. Graduate from the Academy with an important skill-set that is necessary to compete in the dynamic field of visual arts. Have you always dreamed about making your own movie?  Or creating a professional photography portfolio? Do something BIG this summer!

Our Courses:

iD Film Studios 101
Visual FX with Final Cut Pro® & Adobe® After Effects®
Professional Photography

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing Education Credits at the iD Visual Arts Academy are available from Stanford Continuing Studies(SCS). The credits will go on file at Stanford upon successful completion of a course at the iD Visual Arts Academy, and a transcript will be mailed out to the participant. Continuing Studies offers a credit awarding transcript generation service to academic programs.

What are the benefits/objectives of awarding Continuing Education Credits?

• Encourage students to utilize educational resources to meet their personal and educational goals.
  
• Assist with pre-college advanced placement through proof of related work.
  
• Demonstrate that the student has completed course content with college-level difficulty.
  
• Enable individuals to have an accurate source of their current CEU activity with tracked proof of completion (Certified Certificate of Completion) by an accredited University program.

Note: CEUs are not transferable as college credit.

Tours & Activities

Note: We tour a real film or photography studio, but studio venues may change without notice.

TOUR: To Be Determined

The iD Visual Arts Academy at NYU will be taking an off-site excursion to a big-name studio and/or hosting a guest speaker. Check back soon for details.

Activities

Academy students will take a break from daily instruction and have time to socialize, relax and catch up with friends on Facebook. We may also squeeze in team-building activities and short icebreakers, although the iD Visual Arts Academy Day Only program will be jam-packed with intensive instruction to ensure that all students complete an amazing project.

NOTE: Students may be allowed to travel in groups within local boundaries and depending on the restrictions imposed by the university. Our supervising staff will remain in the vicinity to check in with students periodically. Academy students enjoy extra privileges appropriate for their environment and maturity levels. While we maintain standard supervision ratios, teens will still feel a sense of freedom.

Faculty & Instruction

The iD Visual Arts Academy fosters real filmmaking and photography skills, in addition to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) development. Students “learn by doing” through intensive, hands-on instruction. Our classes are small, ensuring personalized instruction and allowing students to move at their own pace.

This is our first year hosting iD Visual Arts Academy at NYU, but here are a few veteran faculty from other program locations:

• Kristopher: Kris is a Visual FX editor with 10 years of experience working in the film industry.  He has worked on over 20 films with directors such as Ridley Scott, Stephen Spielberg and Tim Burton, to name a few.  His film credits include Planet of the Apes, Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.  Kris also has extensive experience in commercials and music videos.  Aside from his industry experience, Kris also has plenty of experience working with youth.  He volunteers as the head coach for the Thousand Oaks High School surf team and has spent several summers working with teens at residential summer camps hosted by the YMCA.
• David: David is a practicing professional artist.  He exhibits work in galleries and museums nationally as well as internationally.  He has taught photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology, in high schools and summer workshops including the Design Wise Summer Institute at Central Park in NYC and the Creative Entrepreneurs in Rochester, NY.  Additionally, he is a Visual Arts Diploma examiner for the International Baccalaureate Organization and has served as a juror for the Artist Fellowships Program of the New York Foundation for the Arts.  In the coming year, he will become the Teaching Artist in Residence & Head of Fine Arts at the American International School in Nicosia, Cyprus.
• Jessica: Jessica is a documentary filmmaker, writer, musician, stop-motion animator, and freelance video editor with years of experience using and teaching Final Cut Pro.  She has a BFA from Concordia University in Montreal with a major in Film Animation and a minor in Film Studies.  Most recently, she competed a residency program at the Banff Centre for the Arts, where she edited her latest film, “Under Your Own Steam.”  Jessica is originally from Clagary, Canada, but has lived for the past 5 years in Montreal.
• “Big E”: While working on her thesis documentary at San Francisco State University’s MFA program, Big E combines her passion for documentary film with her interest in teaching students the tenets of film production and cinema studies.  Her previous films have screened in 17 festivals across 11 countries and she has developed curriculum for several courses.  Big E has also worked with the U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs to design and teach 10 workshops on scriptwriting, digital filmmaking and education  She intends to change how people interact with their community, other cultures and one another through her films.
• “Captain”: Captain has worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years as a producer, host, writer and editor.  He produced and hosted 7 seasons of “The Captain and Casey Show” on Fuel TV/Fox Network.  It is the #1 skateboarding talk variety show that features off-the-wall humor, a world-famous pro skateboard guest list, and cutting edge skateboarding from around the globe.  Over the last 6 years, he has interviewed many pro athletes (including Tony Hawk and Kobe Bryant).  Jeff is a UC Santa Barbara graduate with a degree in Film, and has lived in Los Angeles.  As a video editor, his clients have included: Marc Ecko, Palomar Pictures, Cartoon Network, Dogtown Skateboards and Logic Skateboard Media.  It has always been his ultimate dream to combine his passion for skateboarding and film into a career.

Safety & Peace of Mind

Risk Management

Adult staff and instructors supervise all activities. iD has a policy of never using Counselors-in-Training (CITs).

American Camp Association^® Accreditation

iD Tech Camps is accredited by the ACA at multiple locations, meaning we have met over 300 health and safety requirements. All camps follow ACA guidelines.

Background Checks

We conduct criminal background checks, sexual offender background checks, multiple reference checks and identification checks on all summer staff.

CPR & First Aid

All camps have Directors and Staff that are CPR and First Aid Certified.

Testimonials From iD Visual Arts Academy

What Parents Are Saying

“This program fosters untapped creativity. It provided hands on learning and a great experiences in learning hte Final Cut Pro software program. The iD Visual Arts Academy provided an experience for my daughter that will be life-lasting. She is now brighter, more creative and enthusiastic to proceed further in this field. Sandra A., parent, Vassar iD Visual Arts Academy

“My son has really learned a lot from his experiences with the iD Visual Arts Academy. He now seems more knowledgeable and familiar with the technical aspects of documentary film-making, and we’re proud of him. Scott R., parent, Stanford iD Visual Arts Academy

“My son went to Vassar College for the iD Visual Arts Academy. He had a wonderful time and great experience at camp. He made a lot of new friends that he is already keeping in touch with and a lot of them want to go back again next year. I was impressed with the director of the camp. He incorporated some team building into the program and I feel it really helped my son feel comfortable with the group right from the beginning. The director was always available for a phone call and my son really liked him. We were pleased that he was a little older and very knowledgeable. I was impressed with the other instructors as well. Overall it was a very positive experience and he is looking forward to next year. Linda V., parent, Vassar iD Visual Arts Academy

“This was a very successful experience for my son. He learned a lot about photography and also had a really fun time. I felt very comfortable that he was well cared-for and safe. Thanks for doing a great job running an awesome program. Victoria N., parent, Stanford iD Visual Arts Academy

“Very nice work! The kids obviously had a great experience and the quality of the work was excellent! Many thanks! Pamela R., parent, Stanford iD Visual Arts Academy

What Academy Students Are Saying

“The instructors made the camp for me. Had it not been for their excitement for our success and friendship, the camp wouldn’t have impacted me as much as it did. Zack V., student, Stanford iD Visual Arts Academy

“We had a pretty amazing day at the iD Visual Arts Academy at Vassar yesterday. We took the train to NYC, watched actors sing songs from a broadway musical in Bryant Park, went to the museum exhibit at The Public Library, followed by The Moving Image Museum for the Jim Henson Exhibit. Next we had a picnic lunch and filming in Central Park. After lunch we took a subway ride to Chelsea and walked The Highline Park shooting more footage and photos. At the top of The Highline we went rollerskating at the outdoor roller rink courtesy of the Channel 4 News who wanted to film us. Then we strolled over to B+H, the world’s largest photo & video store, to check out all the latest gear on our way to Times Square. At Times Square we had pizza and pasta dinner at John’s Pizzeria. The finally headed back to Grand Central for a sleepy train ride back to Vassar. I asked everyone what the best part was, they said “ALL OF IT!” Kristopher K., student, Vassar iD Visual Arts Academy

“The iD Visual Arts Academy was so much fun! All the counselors were amazing, personable, fun and fantastic! They were always full of energy which helped to keep me going. Thank you to everyone for making this an unforgettably phenomenal experience! Ivana C., student, Stanford iD Visual Arts Academy

“This experience has been one of the best I’ve had. I learned so much about photography and am definitely better because of it. I’ve definitely made lasting friendships and memories. Thank you for an amazing summer. Melissa B., student, Stanford iD Visual Arts Academy

“All the instructors were awesome – they were really cool, and were able to teach me a lot about the industry. I loved the guest speakers…they taught me a lot about photography and dealing with professionals in the entertainment industry. Jesse R., student, Vassar iD Visual Arts Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between this day only Academy and other iD Teen Academies?
iD Visual Arts Academy held at NYU is a day only Academy, held from 9am to 6pm. Students receive the same high-quality instruction and complete a high-level final project over a two-week program, but do not stay overnight. This pre-college experience is ideal for students who live in the New York City area and would like a local teen camp with the flexibility of a day only schedule.

If you would like to attend an overnight teen program, please see our other locations for the iD Visual Arts Academy or any of our iD Gaming Academy or iD Programming Academy locations.  iD Tech Camps also offers overnight options and weeklong teen-only classes at most locations.

How much does this teen camp cost?
The cost for the two-week teen camp is US $2,499. Check our site for special promotions. Continuing Education Units are available from Stanford Continuing Studies, for an additional fee. Age restrictions apply.

What are the dates of camp?
Our teen camps run throughout the summer. Check Step 2 to see date availability for specific courses. You can also see what iD Tech Camps courses and dates are available at this location.

What courses are offered at this location?
Go to Step 2 to see Course Availability, Tuition & Dates.

How do I find out if the course I want is open for enrollment?
View real-time availability all courses by going to Step 2.

How do I register?
Go to Step 2 and choose your course, then continue along the steps.

What if the curriculum is too easy or too hard once my program starts?
Don’t worry – students learn at their own pace, and the curriculum is customized to fit each student’s skill and experience level. Our instructors work closely with each student and adjust project specifications to be challenging yet fun.

Do I need to bring a computer to camp?
No, students do not need to bring personal computers to their session. iD provides a computer for each student to use over the course of their program, along with all materials necessary for the course.

Do you offer any non-overnight programs?
Yes, other iD programs include weeklong iD Tech Camps with both day camp and overnight camp options. iD Tech Camps courses are held at 60 universities nationwide, with topics ranging from iPhone® app development to video game design, website design and more. The courses are divided up by age range, so you can still choose to have a teen-only experience if you wish.

What if I get sick or have summer school?
Balance payments, less the non-refundable deposit, are refundable up until 3 weeks prior to the start of the confirmed camp week/session. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or withdrawals within 3 weeks of the start of a confirmed camp week/session. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the internalDrive Inc. office or online in My Account no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of camp. For more details, please see our Terms & Conditions.

Who should I contact with questions or concerns?
Contact our Client Services department at 1-888-709-TECH (8324) or 1-408-871-2227.  You can also email us at info@internalDrive.com.  And, if you’d like a brochure sent to you, please click the brochure link.

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