UPDATE 2021-07-01: CHANGE OF CLASS MEETING SCHEDULE Class meetings will be on these days and times: Tue 5pm - 7pm Sat 10m - 12pm ================================ Please note: PVNet is A Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all program fees subsidized Computer game design teaches both computer science skills& digital art skills. Designing games in Unity 3D is a fun and easy way to be introduced to the C# programming language! C# courses are required for most computer science college majors, so the sooner you learn it the better! Students will have a great time designing and creating computer games, all while learning a very important programming language! COLLEGES THAT REQUIRE C PROGRAMMING: ============================================= (partial list) CSULB UCLA USC SAC CSUS CSUF SDSU Message to Gaming Students: ====================== Unity 3D helps students become motivated to learn coding! A leading game design and coding system used worldwide for many of the most successful game titles, architecture, VR, engineering simulations, and more. In addition, this is a popular pathway to C# coding and Computer Science. Students will find it easier to learn other computer programming languages after taking this class. Message to Artistic & Media Arts Students: ============================= Blender helps students become motivated to learn graphic arts and 3D design. Used worldwide for movies, animations, modeling, etc, it is an excellent precursor for media art majors who must learn Maya. Students will learn to use animation software to create their own characters. It will also cover the basics of rigging and animation. THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO: ========================= 8th - 12th grade students ABOUT THIS COURSE: ===================== This course is taught virtually High School Units: 5 with accredited certificate accepted by colleges. Scheduled hours: 30 hrs. Seats: Limited to 12 students MEETING DAYS & TIMES: ====================== Tuesday 2:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday 2:30pm - 4:30pm Class start date: July 6 19, 2021 Class end date: August 12, 2021 Save $30 by paying cash at PVNet PREREQUISITES: ================== No prerequisites. No prior knowledge of Unity 3D or Blender is needed! **Students are required to have both programs (they are free) installed on their computer prior to class. Instructions will be provided to registered students. BENEFITS: ====================== - Supercharge your college application - Small class size = enhanced experience - High school students may improve their GPA by taking this class. - Opportunities for professional development and improved job opportunities