Voyager (Ages 12+)
NOW ENROLLING Voyager Game Design
Online The Voyager program starts with an 8 week introductory course where students embark on a “Behind the Scenes” journey through eight different popular game genres. They’ll first learn how to navigate and manipulate objects in 3D space. Then each week they will explore the fundamental design concepts that go into making each game genre function. They will be introduced to programming using JavaScript. Students who have progressed through our Voyager introduction then move into our weekly “Apprentice” program. While the primary game design instruction focuses on Unity, students will also learn about all aspects of game development in this course. They will gain experience in 3d modeling using Blender and Maya, programming using JavaScript and C#, audio design using Audacity and Garage Band, 3D Printing with Makerware and Repetier, and much more! Each week, our instructors challenge each group of students with new topics designed to keep students progressing in all areas. Our goal is for our students to gain the skills needed to become independent game developers.
Voyager 3D Modeling & Animation
Online 3D Modeling & Animation is the creation of 3-Dimensional assets which can be used for movies, commercials, and video games. Students learn how to model, texture, light, and render 3D assets before moving, rigging, and animating the asset for dynamic use. 3D work overall calls for both technical and artistic skills, requiring the user to understand the complexities of the software but also develop an eye for what is visually realistic and appealing. The goal of this course is to help students build a solid foundation in 3D modeling while exploring animation.
Voyager Robo Prime (Advanced Robotics)
Online Learn Engineering and Robotics skills through hands on experiences with the Lego Mindstorms EV3 system and more. Participants will create robots and learn programing basics. After learning the basics participants will work in small groups to overcome engineering design challenges. The challenges will help build key life skills of cooperation and critical thinking while also developing engineering understanding using problem solving skills and the design process. Challenges will be varied to meet the needs of all learners and interest levels.
Voyager Game Design – VR Environmental Modeling
Online These students have progressed through our Voyager introduction and have now moved into our weekly “Apprentice” program. While the primary game design instruction focuses on Unity, students will also learn about all aspects of game development in this course. They will gain experience in 3d modeling using Blender and Maya, programming using Javascript and C#, audio design using Audacity and Garage Band, 3d Printing with Makerware and Repetier, and much more! Each week, our instructors challenge each group of students with new topics designed to keep students progressing in all areas. Our goal is for our students to gain the skills needed to become independent game developers.
Voyager – 3D Art + Design
Online These students have progressed through our Voyager introduction and have now moved into our weekly “Apprentice” program. With a focus on 3D Art and Design, students will be using programs such as Maya and Blender to create their own 3D models. They will learn the entire 3D pipeline from modeling, rigging, UVing, animating, texturing, and more, in order to make game ready assets for game design programs such as Unity and Unreal. If you want to become a 3D modeler, this class is a must take!
Voyager Game Design
Online The Voyager program starts with an 8 week introductory course where students embark on a “Behind the Scenes” journey through eight different popular game genres. They’ll first learn how to navigate and manipulate objects in 3D space. Then each week they will explore the fundamental design concepts that go into making each game genre function. They will be introduced to programming using Javascript. Students who have progressed through our Voyager introduction then move into our weekly “Apprentice” program. While the primary game design instruction focuses on Unity, students will also learn about all aspects of game development in this course. They will gain experience in 3d modeling using Blender and Maya, programming using Javascript and C#, audio design using Audacity and Garage Band, 3d Printing with Makerware and Repetier, and much more! Each week, our instructors challenge each group of students with new topics designed to keep students progressing in all areas. Our goal is for our students to gain the skills needed to become independent game developers.