COMPUTERS/TECHNOLOGY - MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROBOTICS (Entering Gr. 6 & up):  Join us in this hands-on course, where we will design robots to compete in fun challenges.  Learn how to break down the requirements, build robots to meet the needs of the task, and then program them to complete it! Using Lego's Mindstorm kits, you will have fun building and running your robots.  (Instructor, Rob Rogers)
#524    August 4-8    9:00 am-1:00 pm      1 wk   $375     BMS

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND YOU (Entering Gr. 7 & up): Join us for a photographic experience that involves capturing an image, working with it using Adobe Photoshop, and exploring ways to use digital photography to create a message/story that matters to you.  You’ll learn about the basics of technology as well as what makes a photographic presentation meaningful.  A portfolio of work will be created on CD by each student.  Students are encouraged to bring their digital camera and images to class.  (Instructor, Erica Livingston)
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#528               June 23-July 3          1:00 pm-3:00pm            2 wks        $325   SHS

3D ANIMATION (Entering Gr. 8 & up):  An exciting, hands-on introduction to 3D computer animation. Learn about the essentials of  LightWave 3D software, covering polygonal modeling, surfacing, and keyframe animation techniques. This is the same powerful software being used in most television shows that rely on 3D special effects. With fun mini-projects designed to build on each other, you will quickly learn to use  the powertools in Modeler and navigate the movie set environments in Layout. We’ll add music to spice up your 3D experiments and burn your final quicktime movies onto a CD.  Prerequisite: comfort with basic computer skills. (Instructor, Rob Rogers)
#455     June 30 - July 3      9:00 am-12 noon   M-Th       1 wk     $249     BMS

Important Registration Information: 
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