iD Gaming Academy

iD Gaming Academy at Villanova University – Philadelphia 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 Villanova 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 Philadelphia 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 Villanova University
Villanova was ranked number one in the North by U.S. News and World Report for the twelfth time. Villanova is a comprehensive Roman Catholic institution that welcomes students of all faiths and offers a wide variety of degree programs through four colleges. Graduates of Villanova's Engineering Program have been widely recognized for their professional performance, establishing Villanova as one of the country's best engineering educational programs.

Located just outside of one of America's great cities, Philadelphia – Villanova's 254-acre campus is tranquil, serene, and beautiful. Originally the charming country estate of merchant Revolutionary War officer John Rudolph, the campus now includes more than 60 buildings, including a library with more than 800,000 volumes, an 11,800 seat stadium and state-of-the-art academic facilities. The campus is also recognized as a national arboretum. Philadelphia International Airport is located 25 minutes from the Villanova 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 at our Villanova location will be visiting a local studio that will be announced shortly.

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.

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iD Tech Camps at Villanova University (Ages 7-17)
We’re celebrating our 7th season as the Philadelphia 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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