2020 Summer Camp registration now open!
2020 FilmScene Summer Camp
Made possible with generous support from Hills Bank and Trust Company
Camp held 8:30AM - 3:30PM daily. Students are encouraged to register for the grade they will be entering.
Camp tuition: $375 unless otherwise noted.
June 8 to 12 - Animation / 3 & 4 grade (ages 8-10)
June 15 to 19 - Animation / 3 & 4 grade (ages 8-10)
June 22 to 26 - Animation / 3 & 4 grade (ages 8-10)
July 6 to 10 - Animation / 5 & 6 grade (ages 10-12) - this camp is now full
July 13 to 17 - Animation / 5 & 6 grade (ages 10-12) - this camp is now full
July 20 to 24 - Animation / 5 & 6 grade (ages 10-12) - this camp is now full
July 27 to 31 - Animation / 7 & 8 grade (ages 12-14)
August 3 to 7 - Advance Animation for returning campers / 7 & 8 grade (ages 12-14)
August 10 to 14 - Prop Making and Special Effects / 7 & 8 grade (ages 12-14) [$400 tuition]
A mid-morning snack, lunch from Bread Garden Market, and afternoon snack are included with tuition.
Full or deposit tuition due at time of registration, outstanding balances must be paid on or before the first day of camp.
With the generous support of Hills Bank and Trust Compay, a limited number of partial scholarships are available to students with demonstrated need. Please contact rebecca@icfilmscene.org to suggest a child for scholarship consideration.
About Camp
FilmScene campers will work in teams to produce, direct, and edit their own animations, totally from scratch! Each day campers will learn about different animation styles (GIFs, claymation, light & shadow puppets, hand-drawn cartooning, video games and more) and make mini-movies that will provide understanding of what is possible in animation. Campers will watch the work of other animators to study styles and methods. For the closing ceremonies, campers premiere their finish project for family and friends on the big screen! This week-long camp includes hands-on learning with iPads, multi-directional lighting and a wide range of materials from paper to clay, all provided. Campers watch the work of other animators to study styles and methods.
Teachers
Mark Jones (Animation Camp, grades 5th through 8th) taught art in the Iowa City schools for seven years. In that time he directed many student-made animations. “The Robot and the Butterfly” won several awards, including Best Animation and Audience Choice at the Iowa Indie Film Festival. He is now a full-time freelance artist, making animation and props for video games and films. He most recently worked as lead artist on the short film “Rain” in collaboration with the Jim Henson's Creature Shop artists. To see some of his work, check out mrjonesart.com
Jarrod Derooi (Animation Camp, grades 3rd through 4th) has co-taught FilmScene's Animation Camp for three years. in 2018, he retired from his position with the Iowa City School District to pursue art and writing full-time. He has a small organic farm where he spends his free time gardening, and raising a variety of animals. Jarrod's passions for art and working with young people make his time at FilmScene the highlight of his summer.
Cancellation Policy
A deposit is required to secure participant's registration. This deposit is refundable until May 1. After May 1, deposits are only issued in the case of illness or emergency. For cancellations made at least four weeks before your camper's class begins, refunds will be issued at the discretion of FilmScene staff, less a $50 cancellation fee per camper. For cancellations made less than four weeks before your camper's class begins, no refunds will be issued (unless in the case of illness and emergency). Any tuition paid for the class, minus the $50 cancellation fee will become a FilmScene credit usable only toward a future FilmScene Animation Camp. Any difference in cost from the new class will not be refunded. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellations occuring within two business days of the start date of the class; similarly, no credits or refunds will be given once camp sessions begin. If for whatever reason FilmScene must cancel a camp session at any point, full refunds will be given to all registrants.