The College of Communications offers summer camps for high school students in 9th to 12th grades that allow hands-on interaction with full-time faculty members in state-of-the art facilities. Explore your interest in journalism, film, or TV news at the Penn State Communications Camps. These hands-on camps can help you gain an understanding of the technical and professional aspects of a career in f
ilm or journalism. Multimedia Journalism Camp:
You’ll discover the secrets of interviewing, practice your writing skills, and learn about photography and multimedia journalism — the new ways that journalists are telling stories in the 21st century. You’ll discuss the role and responsibilities of the news media, try your hand at covering news and sports stories, and write about issues, big and small. Among the activities, you’ll visit Penn State’s brand new, state-of-the-art television newsroom, and attend a State College Spikes minor league baseball game. Find more at: http://sites.comm.psu.edu/camps
Film/Video Camp:
Gain hands-on experience in film production. Work with other high school students in small teams to produce short videos. Write screenplays, direct, act, film, and edit. Use the latest in digital cameras and editing technology and receive individual instruction from industry professionals and experienced Penn State faculty. Learn the basic techniques necessary to bring your creative vision to the screen.
