Welcome from the Director
It is an extraordinary time in the history of media arts. For those of you who are drawn to the power of this medium for artistic expression, you've come to the right place. SVI is designed to provide an intense and rewarding introduction. Our exceptional teaching faculty and staff are very excited to see your creations!
- Chuck Gloman, Director of SVI
June 22 - 27, 2026
The Summer Video Institute (SVI) at DeSales offers students an introduction to the theories of techniques of digital movie making. Each student will create a minimum of two short films and potentially collaborate on a larger scale production. Students will hear lectures on how to design, shoot, stabilize, and edit films of your own creation.
Other topics will include scriptwriting, Adobe Premiere, and sound and stabilization techniques. Students will also interact and receive project support from current seniors and graduates of the TV/Film Department on a daily basis. Students will be introduced to the University’s new virtual production studio. At the end of the program, the final films will be celebrated with a live screening in our 100-seat, 7.1 surround sound screening room.
Program Information
Chuck Gloman
Associate Professor, Chair
Director, Summer Video Institute
Faculty, TV/Film Department
M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Mr. Gloman has more than 40 years of experience as a producer and director of photography. He will be teaching shooting, camera stabilization, drone usage, and editing.
Mary McDermott
Assistant Professor, TV/Film Department
M.F.A., Temple University
M.A., West Chester University
Ms. McDermott is an award-winning filmmaker energized by educating and storytelling. Her feature screenplays have placed and received recognition in multiple competitions, and she also wrote the award winning documentary Whatever Dreams They Had, which is streaming on PBS and winner of a 2025 LA Press Club Award in the Faith/Spiritual Reporting category.
Jack Lerch
Adjunct Faculty and Technician, TV/Film Department
Mr. Lerch has more than 35 years of experience in corporate photography and video. He will be teaching framing, shot composition, camera and sound specifics.
At the end of program, each student with a high school graduation date of 2028 or prior will be eligible to receive three college-level credits for each Institute.
SVI Tuition: $1,515
Residential Option Rates:
- Six days lodging in an on-campus residence hall, double occupancy = $450
- Meal plan for six days including breakfast, lunch, and dinner = $300
SVI Refund Policy
- Students who withdraw before May 25, 2026 will receive a full refund.
- Students who withdraw between May 26, 2026 and June 17, 2026 will receive a refund less a $25 fee.
- NO MONEY will be refunded FOR ANY REASON after June 15, 2026.
Summer Video Institute
Contact
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610-282-1100 x1683 -
Chuck.Gloman@desales.edu -
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034
