iD Gaming Academy at UCLA – Los Angeles Area
iD Gaming Academy Course Availability
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Camp Fatal1ty™ |
Game Programming |
Game Modeling with Maya® |
Session 1:
June 29 - July 11 |
n/a |
OPEN |
OPEN |
Session 2:
July 13 - July 25 |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
Summer 2008 will be our 3rd season hosting the iD Gaming Academy at prestigious universities nationwide. The iD Gaming Academy at UCLA 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 Los Angeles 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 UCLA
We have chosen the UCLA campus to host our academy because of its world renowned reputation in research and technology. Known for academic excellence, many of its programs are rated among the best in the nation and the world. UCLA faculty members have received four Nobel Prizes and seven National Medals of Science. It is not only the largest, but the most sought-after university in California.
UCLA is located in the residential neighborhood of Westwood/Bel Air, Los Angeles California (approximately 15 minutes from Hollywood). Students will have the opportunity to walk to local shops and movie theatres in Westwood Village. Movie and television stars are often sighted in the area. UCLA also boasts the best dorm food in the nation! Los Angeles International Airport is located approximately 12 miles south of the campus.
Studio Tour
A major game development studio tour will anchor each session as we learn first-hand how industry professionals create premier commercial games. Students in our programs at UCLA will visit Electronic Arts®, www.ea.com.
Getting to the iD Gaming 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.
If you are interested in general information about the campus, please use these links for quick reference:
 UCLA Website
General Directions to UCLA using Google Maps
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iD Gaming Academy Locations
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UCLA |
Los Angeles Area
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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Stanford University |
Palo Alto
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San Francisco, San Jose & Oakland Airports
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Villanova University |
Philadelphia Area
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Philadelphia Airport
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Emory University |
Atlanta Area
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Hartsfield/Atlanta International Airport
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Additional Tech Programs at UCLA:
iD Tech Camps at UCLA (Ages 7-17)
We’re celebrating our 10th season as Los Angeles’ 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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