Community Education - current class catalogs Youth activities and classes - Fall 2014 | Page 5
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3D VIRTUAL GAME WORLD DESIGN
Learn the basic techniques used to create 3D gaming environments. Working in
pairs on a computer, you’ll create rotating objects, add visual and audio effects,
and textures. Create structures, buildings, tunnels, and outdoor terrains such as
mountains and lakes. Create a unique 3D game environment that you can download
at home. (Windows only)
Who
Grades 6-8
Date/Day
Oct 21 T
Location
OVMS
Wks
2
Time
6-8 pm
Number
CS207-4M1-F
Fee
$55
ARTISTIC MOMENTS:
3D Treasure Box
Create a special storage container for your valuables during this fun adventure
in the world of 3D art. Design a colorful pattern with acrylic paints. Add through
decoupage a favorite photo of your family or pet. Add sparkling gemstones. Bring
a quality 4”x 6” or smaller photocopy (no originals) in color or black and white.
Who
Grades 6-8
Date/Day
Nov 17 M
Location
OVMS
Wks
1
Time
6:30-8 pm
Number
CS207-4A1-F
Fee
$25
Cake Decorating Wars
Have you ever decorated a cake? Do you like competitions? As a part of a team
you’ll brainstorm designs and then create a masterpiece using colorful bags of icing
and a variety of decorating tips. Cakes will be judged on creativity, appearance,
neatness, use of color and difficulty of technique. Awards will be given! Register
individually; you’ll choose your teams at class.
Who
Grades 6-8
Date/Day
Sep 25 Th
Location
OVMS
Wks
1
Time
6:30-8 pm
Number
CS207-4A3-F
Fee
$25
Fall Canvas Painting
Join us for a fun and inspired class as we experiment with canvas to create a
permanent reminder of the brilliant fall colors. Mixing a variety of colors to create a
vibrant palette, then brush pigment onto your canvas to create your very own fall
masterpiece!
Who
Grades 6-8
Date/Day
Oct 20 M
Location
OVMS
Wks
1
Time
6:30-8 pm
Number
CS207-4A7-F
Fee
$29
LEGO MOVIE MAKER
Explore the exciting world of digital
animati on and photography. Work in
teams to create stories and unique
projects using special computer graphic
and editing software. Make a stopmotion animation movie: storyboarding,
creating backgrounds, making props,
filming, downloading it and adding
special effects. This unique class will
spark your imagination and give you the
tools to bring your ideas to life! Photo
release required. No class October 13.
Who
Date/Day
Location
Grades 6-8
Sep 29 M
OVMS
Wks
Time
Number
Fee
3
6-8 pm
CS207-4M3-F $75
MINECRAFTING
IN REAL LIFE
Minecraft is a game phenomenon
focused on creating environments out
of textured cubes in a virtual 3-D world.
Working in small groups you'll build
Minecraft-inspired Lego worlds using
customized Legos and film a stopmotion movie. Take home two Lego
Microfigs and an animated movie.
Who
Date/Day
Location
Grades 6-8
Nov 6 Th
OVMS
Wks
Time
Number
Fee
3
6-8 pm
CS207-4M2-F
$75
CREATIVE ESCAPE ART CLUB
Pursue your passion for the arts by experimenting with a variety of materials to
create cool and unique projects. Drawing, watercolor resist, paper sculpture and
collage are just a few ideas. Don’t miss this mid-week creative escape!
Who
Grades 6-8
Date/Day
Oct 29 W
Location
OVMS
Wks
4
Time
6:15-7:45 pm
Number
CS207-4D2-F
Fee
$49
PEN, PAPER AND PENCIL: BASIC DRAWING
Are you interested in drawing, but don’t know where to start? Your work with pencils
and pens will come to life as you tackle the challenges of line, value, form and
texture in the composition of still life, landscape and people. You’ll work to develop
your craft, observation skills, focus and perseverance. You’ll be amazed how fun and
relaxing drawing can be!
Who
Grades 6-8
Date/Day
Oct 27 M
Location
OVMS
Wks
5
Anoka-Hennepin Community Education
Time
6:15-7:45 pm
Number
CS207-4D1-F
Fee
$55
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