THE DMA EXPERIENCE

Founded in 2002 by technology educators from Stanford University, and led by former Stanford educators and interactive education and entertainment creators from Apple and Walt Disney Studios - Digital Media Academy delivers a world-class digital learning experience.

Learn video game design, iPhone and iPad App development, Google Android app development, robotics, computer programming using Java or C+++, digital filmmaking, digital photography, website design, 3D modeling, animation and so much more.

Beginning to advanced student campers age 6-18 learn by doing with hands-on instruction from industry professionals, with real-world experience. DMA builds and develops STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills - many of DMA’s instructors have literally written the book on the subject that they teach. DMA Alumni include television and music producers, filmmakers, professional photographers as well as game and app developers.

At DMA, students experience life on the campus of a prestigious American university like Stanford, Harvard or UCLA (just to name a few) while making friends and learning with others who share the same interests. Small class sizes (8:1 max) guarantee a personalized experience. Students work on their own personal project in every class.*

*DMA Studios are a group based project learning experience.


WHY CHOOSE DMA?

•Stanford University Accreditation - get Stanford continuing studies credits to enhance a college portfolio or resume
•Separate teaching and activity staff
•The lowest student to staff ratio - ranges from 3:1 or 8:1 depending on classroom needs
•The latest software and hardware - Apple computers
•Balanced experiene for kids, including outdoor activities
•Optional residential program includes organized evening and weekend activities - video game competitions, movie premieres and more
•Family owned and operated - we're parents too!

If it involves creating digital media, we can teach you how to create the future at Digital Media Academy - the world’s best computer and digital arts summer camp.
For experiences beyond the traditional one-week camp, see our 2-week teen academies and immersive DMA Studios experiences below.

DMA is an Apple Certified Training Center and teen camp/courses are accredited by Stanford University.


WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT DMA

"Vastly better than any of the other summer camps we've been to" -Glen Scott, Parent

"DMA is the best camp I have ever been to. I learned how to make iPhone apps in one week!" - Lewis, DMA App Development Student

"I knew absolutely nothing about Maya when I first signed up but now it feels like I could make anything I want with just a little practice" - Sawyer, DMA Maya Student

"The best 2 weeks of my life - I met great friends for life and I gained great filmmaking skills" - Caitlin, DMA Film Student

VFS’s Acting Summer Camp for Teens is an intensive five-day introduction to on-camera acting for teens, ages 13 – 16, as developed by VFS’s acclaimed Acting for Film & Television program. Led by Mattie Shisko, an Acting instructor with over 17 years of experience, this program will immerse students in all the major areas of acting for film and television, such as: Scene Study, TV Commercials, Improvisation, Monologue, Script Analysis, Voice Over/Animation, and more. Students will also gain hands-on experience crewing, writing, and rehearsing with other participants in a fun, creative environment. Along with supervised lunch hours (lunch provided), everyone will come away with a DVD of their work, as shot in class and on location. Register early, as there are a limited number of spaces.

Vancouver has a rich and diverse independent performing-arts community known internationally for its innovation. This is your opportunity to work with leading members of that community and learn exactly what it takes to bring a new production to a professional stage.

Participants will form performance groups that will work in collaboration with our faculty of expert mentors to create an original multi-disciplinary work. Along the way the young artists will be given unprecedented access to professionals in the industry to which they aspire.

The program ends on August 27th with the world-premiere of the student’s work in The Cultch’s beautiful, state-of-the-art Historic Theatre.

Expect to learn!
Expect to laugh!
Expect to be challenged!

It will be the most exciting and inspiring two weeks of your summer, guaranteed.

The Cultch’s Summer Youth Performing Arts Intensive runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, August 16-27, 2010.

What’s involved?
-40 high-school-aged artists from across the Lower Mainland
-60 hours of collaborative creation time with our amazing mentors
-6 unique skill-building workshops with leaders from Vancouver’s arts community
-Full access to The Cultch’s theatres and technicians.
-1 once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

The workshops…
The Cultch’s expert staff and members of several indie arts and culture organizations in Vancouver will lead a series of six unique workshops throughout the camp. These workshops will provide invaluable skills and offer essential information that all budding young artists need to know.

Topics will include:
- The Canadian Arts Climate
- How to Write a Great Grant
- Marketing and Promotions
- Talking to the Media
- Professional Standards in the Performing Arts
- How to be Your Tech Staff’s New Best Friend!

Tuition is $700 ($650 before April 30th) including all taxes and service charges.
* A limited number of bursaries are available for those with financial need.

For more information, please contact:
Corbin Murdoch, Youth Program Manager
604-251-1766 ext 105

Summer is nearly here at Hope Bay Bible Camp. We will have more archery, pelletry, sports, hiking, swimming, canoeing, fencing, crafts, games, and skits. Join us for a week of adventure and games while making new friends and creating new memories!

Vancouver Film School is offering young actors an opportunity to develop their on-camera acting skills for 5 days in a fun and exciting workshop environment. Under the guidance of top youth acting coach, Mattie Shisko, attendees will experience the VFS Acting for Film & Television program’s approach to the craft, from basic acting fundamentals to audition techniques, improvisation, and much more! Workshops for Pre-Teens (ages 9-12) are three hours long and include a snack, while Teen workshops (for ages 13-17) run for six hours and include a lunch. All actors will receive a DVD copy of their on-camera work.