Thanksgiving Workshops offer unique, limited experiences similar to our traditional paid single-session educational programs designed to introduce practical skills, techniques, and workflows of leading Technology, Entertainment, and Media industries. Student learning is collaborative, hands-on, and project-based, providing them full creative control of their own exploration, design, and project development.
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A 1-hour lunch break is built into the schedule for students. Students are responsible for bringing their own lunch, beverages, and snacks.
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COST:
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$75 per workshop
THANKSGIVING WORKSHOPS
MONDAY: ​
KIDS (7-12) | MINECRAFT MODDING
TUESDAY:
​KIDS (7-12) | STOP MOTION SPECIAL EFFECTS
WEDNESDAY:
KIDS (7-12) | UNITY2D CREATURE CREATOR
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MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER
KIDS
MINECRAFT MODDING | 9AM-5PM | $75
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MINECRAFT MODDING
KIDS - Ages 7-12
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Game modding is the process of alternating a video game's original content, modifying the game to behave differently from what the developer originally intended. In this workshop, students will elevate their creativity by practicing the fundamentals of video game modding in the Minecraft world. They will create a customized biome with new mobs and items inside a terrarium and will create new textures and sound packs to enhance the experience of the game. Before end of day, they will playtest their creations and discuss the potential improvements that can be made to further elevate the player experience.
TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
KIDS
STOP MOTION SPECIAL EFFECTS | 9AM-5PM | $75
STOP MOTION SPECIAL EFFECTS
KIDS - Ages 7-12
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Stop motion is an animation filmmaking technique that uses still photos to simulate movement. In this workshop, students will practice this creative technique but will focus mainly on practical and special effects. They will utilize physical materials and software tools within the Stop Motion Studio Pro application to bring their films to the next level. They will practice making their characters jump, throw objects, and race cars around a track. Students will finalize the day by showcasing their completed stop motion projects, celebrating their accomplishments and gaining some insight on future edits and improvements.
WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER
KIDS
UNITY2D CREATURE CREATOR | 9AM-5PM | $75
UNITY2D CREATURE CREATOR
KIDS - Ages 7-12
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Unity2D equips developers with the tools necessary to design and create engaging 2D games. In this workshop, students will use the Unity2D platform to explore and practice the art of character creation and variable manipulation to customize an exciting 2D Melee Combat System. They will first dive into character creation by reviewing familiar character archetypes (Fire, Water, Grass, etc.) and exploring symbolism of shape and color. Students will create their own elemental creature using Piskel, a free pixel art editor, and will import them into a pre-built overworld and battle system. They will manipulate variables on a premade script to customize the damage of their character's attacks and the visual effects that are seen when an attack is made. In the end, students will get to battle it out together to see who's character is left standing!
