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iD Gaming Academy at Emory University – Atlanta Area

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Summer 2008 will be our 3rd season hosting the iD Gaming Academy at prestigious universities nationwide. The iD Gaming Academy at Emory University offers an intensive study in the dynamic world of video game development, game programming and professional gaming. Each session spans two weeks - perfect for new and returning students who want to focus on a single aspect of game development, or enroll in multiple sessions covering comprehensive topics. New this season, we are offering three courses for students to choose from - Game Modeling with Maya®, Camp Fatal1ty™ (exclusive offering), and Game Programming.

Students will use industry-standard applications like Autodesk® Maya®, Adobe® Photoshop®, Quake® and of course some of the latest, most popular commercial video games for instructional purposes and serious game play. This Atlanta area game design camp is taught by top tier instructors with demonstrated game development skills and pro gaming experience. Welcome to iD! It’s time to unleash your internalDrive. Read more about Course Details

About Emory
We have chosen the Emory University campus to host our academy because it is home to nine major academic divisions, numerous centers for advanced study, and a host of prestigious affiliated institutions. Emory University has 11,300 students and 2,500 faculty members who represent all regions of the United States and more than 100 foreign nations.

Located just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in the tree-lined suburban neighborhood of Druid Hills, Emory University is positioned along the Clifton Corridor. The campus is within walking distance to a small university town center, with restaurants, coffee shops and other local attractions. Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is located southwest of the city, approximately a 25 minute drive from Emory.

Studio Tour: Hi-Rez Studios
Hi-Rez Studios, Inc., a developer of online interactive entertainment software, announced that it has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal® Engine 3 for a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) currently in development. Hi-Rez Studios, Inc. was established in 2005 to create exceptional online interactive entertainment and is located just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.hirezstudios.com.

Getting to this Summer Academy
We do not disclose the precise location of our video game design academy on the university campus to the general public. After you register, specific instructions will be provided in your student’s Camp Account.

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iD Tech Camps at Emory University (Ages 7-17)
We’re celebrating our 7th season as the Atlanta area’s premier summer computer camp destination. Our popular day camps and overnight camps boast an average 6 students per instructor (you won’t find counselors-in-training or online tutorials at iD) and customized curriculum for beginner to advanced learners. Register for one or several weeks of our summer camps and experience a college campus! Live in the college dorms! Design a 2D or 3D video game! Build a web site in Flash®, program a robot, edit your own video with the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Canon®, Microsoft® and more. Read more

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