This is a two-week intensive summer course ideal for teenagers (13-19 yr old). It will be held in 3 different rotations, Monday to Friday for 2 weeks. Students will gain experience in filmmaking and become exposed to the various career opportunities available in the film industry.

Don’t just consume media. Learn how to tell your own story through audio, video, and design using industry-standard equipment and software in a supportive, collaborative environment. Under the instruction of award-winning filmmakers, coders, and practicing artists and musicians, Next Gen participants, ages 14-18, receive unparalleled technical training in a creative community of peers, along with opportunities for professional growth and direct access to industry professionals.

Coding is difficult – and no wonder! It is a world of different languages, each for their own devices. But, with enough time and practice, you can develop an app, game or website about anything you want. Want an app that tells you everything about frogs straight from your iPhone?

Learn Cocoa, the language of Apple. Want to create a game where you play as a frog in your own world, where you can eat flies as you wish? Learn Python! Want to create a website about frogs? Use a mix of HTML and CSS, each being very important to the structure and design of what you want to develop.

When you’re a teenager, your employment options can seem limited. Many high school students see it as a rite of passage to work in fast food or shelf stocking; indeed, according to Family and Child Development Specialist Patricia Nelson, the largest employers of teens are fast food restaurants and grocery stores. If these kinds of jobs are not for you, you need to find a way to make your talents into a job.

If you have graphic design skills, being a freelance graphic designer is one way to do so. This is a realistic objective, provided you are experienced in design; getting graphic design clients is relatively easy, due to the high demand for graphic design.