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2-3 |
NEW in 2010!
In this construction and animation course, students build their own LEGO
creations, then bring them to life in
stop-motion movies! This class is half building, half
creating with a tripod-mounted camera. Students even
get to edit their own stop-motion movies on the
computer! Everyone leaves class with digital movies
of their LEGOs coming to life.
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Grades
2-3 |
Our youngest campers get a chance to create their own video games! Using
MIT Media Lab's Scratch program, students learn the
basics of programming with drag-and-drop blocks of
code. They learn how computers "think!" This course
is a must for our young video game enthusiasts.
Software used: Scratch (Windows/Mac) |
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Grades
2-3 |
Consider this course an introduction to all of the
digital bells and whistles of the 21st century!
Students in this course study multiple forms of
digital art and entertainment; including graphic
design, music creation, animation, and more!
Software used: Photoshop, Acid, Pinnacle, PowerPoint
(Windows/Mac) |
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Grades
4-9 |
Techno-tainment Camp's signature course, Single-Player
Video Game Design uses Multimedia Fusion to
let students create their own games. Using a simple
drag-and-drop level creator and a logic-based
if/then programming style, it takes only a few hours
for students to get their games up and running. From
racers to brick breakers to platform games to RPGs,
the only limit on this class is your imagination!
No experience necessary! Students still take
this course after 5 years of attending!
Software used: Multimedia Fusion
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Grades
4-9 |
Pre-requisite: Single-Player Video Game
Design.
NEW in 2010! Video games were
made to be played by multiple people, and this class will focus on
creating games that many people can enjoy. From split-screens and
turn-by-turn games, to the complicated world of network gaming,
multiplayer video game design will challenge even the most
experienced of Fusion users to create an enjoyable experience for
the Luigis of the world, and not just the Marios.
Software used: Multimedia Fusion |
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Grades
4-9 |
This course features everything a young filmmaker
needs to create their own digital video masterpiece!
In one week's time, students write, produce, direct,
shoot, and edit their own movie. Don't think it can
be done? Our students have created over 150 movies
since
this course started in 2003!
Software used: Pinnacle Studio, Acid Music
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to see past years' movies!!! |
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Grades
4-9 |
NEW in 2010!
At PlanetBravo, we've
given students the opportunity to use editing
software to add in effects like green screen,
picture-in-picture, and sound effects in the past.
This year, we're taking it to the next level by
offering an entire course in special effects and the
incredible things that can be done in post
production.
Software used: After Effects, Pinnacle Studio |
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Grades
4-9 |
NEW in 2010!
Have you ever wanted to be a reporter? A news
anchor? Maybe even a weather man or woman? If so,
then Broadcast Journalism is the class for you. Pick
up a microphone and camera as you work with a group
of other students to research topics, write reports,
then produce your own news show complete with
headlines, interviews, and more!
Software used: Pinnacle Studio, Acid Music |
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Grades
4-9 |
The most popular class for the artistically
inclined, graphic design provides the opportunity to
see how computers and art come together.
Students in this class will explore professional
elements of graphic design. Students will create
magazine covers, advertisements, posters, and other
cool designs using the most important digital tools
of the day.
Software used: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more! (Windows/Mac) |
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Grades
4-9 |
The most popular tool for animating is back at camp
in its own course! Students draw and animate their
own cartoons in Flash using multiple layers, tweens,
frame-by-frame, guide layers, and much more. The
course ends with the students uploading their
creations to the web to share with anyone they want!
Software used: Adobe Flash (Windows/Mac)
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to see some student cartoons!!! |
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Grades
6-9 |
The standard in 3D Animation returns to camp. The same
program used by the pros will be explored in this
innovative course. Maya has been used to create so
many 3D animated features in the last 10 years!
Although this program is extremely challenging,
students will develop an understanding of
three-dimensional space in animation, as well as the
ability to model figures, light scenes, and keyframe
pieces of animation.
Software used: Maya 3D
(Windows/Mac) |
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Grades
6-9 |
Using the Vex Design System, students explore the
world of engineering by building their own robots
and entering them in fun challenges at the end of
the week. This is the fifth year this course is
offered at Techno-tainment Camp!
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to see the Robots in action!!! |
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Grades
6-9 |
A critical course for tomorrow's creative designer
and/or entrepreneur. Students create their very own
website using several cool programs and end the week
with their masterpiece posted on the web! All
precautions are taken to protect the student's
privacy. Sites are password protected upon request.
Software used: DreamWeaver, Photoshop, Flash, and more!
(Windows/Mac) |
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