Learning TracksThe Kids Creative Studio approach to learning helps bring artistic programs to schools and drives opportunities for the creative student. Our programs are tailored for students in grades 3 - 8 and utilize the iPad (or equivalent device) as an instrumental learning tool to help bridge the gap between traditional and digital techniques. The Learning Tracks described below are offered either as a 9 month curriculum or as a three month entry-level course.
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Our Animation curriculum exposes students to the basic principles of animation through fun, daily animation exercises produced on their iPads. Participants add to their animation knowledge and skillset during each session and complete the course with a short animated film. Skills learned include: storyboarding; the basic principles of animation; the importance and value of collaborative work environments; traditional drawing skills; and 3D modeling.
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This course is designed for kids that love making movies. Students work in small groups to develop a story, script, and shoot their very own movie using iPads, and learn the fundamentals of filmmaking and live action production. Kids also have the ability to upload their movies to the Web. Skills learned include: storyboarding; the basic principles of filmmaking; the importance and value of collaborative work environments; storytelling; editing; sound, and lighting.
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Students enter the exciting world of architecture using Minecraft on iPads as their primary building tool. Classical and modern structures are used to teach fundamental architectural concepts as children attempt to reproduce these buildings within the Minecraft environment. Skills learned include: history of architecture; the basic principles of architecture; the importance and value of collaborative work environments; and traditional drawing skills; and 3D modeling.
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Fashionistas will love this program! Students learn how to draw a human form, create mood boards and design garments. She/he will learn the importance of fashion proportions, textile rendering and sketching using the iPad as they primary tool. Our goal is to have our designers create their own brand and understand how pieces work together within a collection. Students will finish the course with a four-piece collection in their portfolio.
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Please download our Overview and Programs document for more information about Kids Creative Studio.
| Kids Creative Studio: Overview & Programs |
| Kids Creative Studio: Digital Animation |
| Kids Creative Studio: Movie Making Camp |
