The Media School Precollege Programs

The Media School Precollege Programs includes the High School Journalism Institute, Cinema Academy, and Game Development Camp. The High School Journalism Institute gives high school students and teachers workshops and educational opportunities. The Game Development Camp teaches the basics of game design with tools professional companies and studios use, and it covers both 2D and 3D design.

Programs

• High School Journalism Institute — high school students and teachers · Established in 1946; gives high school students and teachers an immersive learning experience through a variety of workshops and educational opportunities.
• Cinema Academy — middle and high school students
• Game Development Camp — middle and high school students · Teaches the basics of game design using the tools professional companies and studios use; covers both 2D and 3D design.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old
• General schedule: 2026 program dates include July 6-10 for High School Journalism Institute - Session I, July 12-16 for High School Journalism Institute - Session II, and June and July (various weeks) for Cinema Academy and Game Development Camp.

About the provider

The High School Journalism Institute was established in 1946. The Media School was established in 2014. The Media School offers summer programs for middle and high school students across the country to step out of their comfort zones and push themselves to create new, exciting media content. Scholarships are available, and the programs are hosted on IU’s campus and use The Media School’s professional-grade equipment and expert faculty.

Scholarships are available. Programs are hosted on IU’s campus.

Last updated September 4, 2026.