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Immerse yourself in game creation, graphic design, coding, and media creativity with state-of-the-art technology and expert mentorship!
“ [At Technology & Design], I focused on redesigning logos for my favorite teams in the American Ultimate Disc League. Looking back on this experience, I hope to use my creativity and technical skills to make a difference in the world, especially regarding climate change.”
Do you come to life in a digital world?
At the Technology and Design Institute you get to dive into game design, 3D modeling, cybersecurity, graphic design, programming, and more! Creating a shared interest community for all things tech, design, and creative, the experience is filled with exploration and creation in state-of-the-art computer labs using professional software and hardware. Choose your own classes to create projects, games, art pieces, screenprinting, and whatever you imagine. Supported by Champlain College’s faculty and undergraduate advisors, this Institute provides a window into the tech world and the career paths of the future.
For information regarding this Institute’s sliding-scale tuition support, please click here.
Check out this media from recent years of the Institute.
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This Institute offers embedded college credit! Details about this credit will be announced in February, 2025.
Every rising junior and senior who completes the Institute is eligible for these credits. Some minor additional assignments may be required beyond the Institute activities. The experience of being at the Institute is the same whether a student chooses to pursue this credit or not.
Please note that colleges charge extra tuition and fees on top of GIV tuition for granting credits, but students can utilize a Dual Enrollment voucher to fully cover the college tuition. The Dual Enrollment program guarantees free college tuition for most rising VT juniors and seniors. For other financial support options, contact us and we can help.
Important Note: students need to apply for this credit before attending the Institute. Instructions on how to apply and support will be provided.
For more information contact us at [email protected].
Every day is a unique experience filled with expert-led instruction, hands-on investigation, field trips, and immersive learning. We work to build a community around our experiences and share in our passion for everything we explore.
**The schedule is slightly different each year and announced when you arrive!
GIV’s supportive Institute structure is endlessly enriching, empowering, and engaging.
An Example of a Day at the Technology & Design Institute
7:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM: Morning Meeting
9:00 AM: Morning Tech Immersion Class
12:00 PM: Lunch and Free Time
1:00 PM: Afternoon Tech Immersion Class
4:00 PM: Student Choice Workshops
5:00 PM: Dinner
6:30 PM: Guest Speaker Presentations
8:00 PM: Evening Social Activities
10:00 PM: End of Day
Check out this video from WCAX when they visited the 2023 Technology & Design Institute to investigate!
Shannon Walters is passionate about using technology and the arts to create, collaborate, communicate and connect in new ways. She brings with her years of experience integrating technology as a Teacher Librarian and Technology Integration Specialist at The Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington. In addition to serving as Technology Concerns Chair for the Vermont School Library Association, she has served as a “Maker Space” lead and instructor for the Create, Make, Learn Institute; Tarrant Code Camp; and Dynamic Landscapes state technology conference, as well as faculty at the University of Vermont.
