Classes

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Spring 2018 Classes

Same time each week. Click here to see a calendar view of all classes.

Digital Production: How to YouTube (4th+)

Mondays, 3:30-5pm

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Robotics (4th+)

Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm

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Minecraft Mania (1st+)

Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm

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2D Game Design: Character Creation (3rd+)

Thursdays, 3:30-5pm

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Junior Tech (K – 2nd)

Fridays, 3:30-5pm

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Private Instruction

Customized Mentorship Program

Digital Dragon teachers are available for private or semi-private sessions with students interested in pursuing specific areas of technology on their own schedule. Topics include programming, digital production, game design, and robotics. Sessions can be arranged as needed, and areas of study may be adjusted for the needs of the student.

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Home & Charter Schools

If your child is homeschooled through a charter school or a PSA, we can accommodate! We are a registered vendor at the following Home & Charter School personalized learning providers: Inspire, iLead, Sage Oak, Excel Academy, and Sky Mountain. We also hold classes at Realm Creative Academy which offers an alternative educational experience for homeschooled children from a variety of backgrounds. We can also become a vendor with your program, so please contact us for more information.

Digital Production: How to YouTube (4th+)

Mondays, 3:30-5pm

Grades: 4th+
Tech: iMovie, Mac, Video Capture, Green Screen, Garage Band, Photoshop (or equivalent)
Skills: Camera Use, Sound Design, Teamwork, and Collaboration

Description: Come join us in Digital Dragon’s digital production studios. This class allows you to try a multitude of roles that exist in the filmmaking process, from director, writer, cinematographer to editor. Skills we cover include lighting techniques (3-point lighting), green-screen techniques, camera composition (180 Rule/Rule of Thirds), editing, and more. We customize the projects based on the creative aspirations of the class, from short films, YouTube videos, to stop motion animations, or one big group project.

Note: Have a YouTube channel? We’ll provide links of your work at the end of the session so you can upload it to get more subscribers!

Prerequisite: None

Price: $375
(10) 90 Minute Classes

Robotics (4th+)

Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm

Grades: 4th+
Tech: LEGOS EV3 Mindstroms
Skills: Programming and Engineering

Description: Are you a Master LEGO Builder? Have you ever wanted to build your very own robot? In this session, we will explore the evolving world of robotics, learning how to build, program, and perfect your very own robots. Starting from nothing but a box of legos, you will design your own robot to first accomplish a number of challenges, then tinker, iterate, and perfect additional attachments and programs that allow it to compete against other robots in games like soccer, ping-pong, and more!
Prerequisite: None

Price: $375
(10) 90 Minute Classes

Minecraft Mania (1st Grade+)

Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm

Grades: 1st+
Tech: Mac, Minecraft, MC Edit
Skills: Circuits, Design, Programming

Description: Calling all Minecrafters! Digital Dragon invites you to explore the world of Minecraft like you’ve never seen it before! Turn your structures into redstone wired fortresses with triggered lightning, booby traps, and secret doors. Learn programming principles with Minecraft commands and command blocks that make characters and structures do amazing things, from controlling the time and weather to spawning creatures and portals to other dimensions. We’ll have a blast exploring this amazing game, while learning more about the underlying STEAM principles that make it work.

Price: $325
(10) 90 minute classes

For more Information: Email us, info@digitaldragon.co or give us a call at 424-280-4654.

2D Game Design (3rd+)

Thursdays, 5-6:30pm

Grades: 3rd+
Tech: Mac, Photoshop
Skills: Art, Design, Programming

Description: Come build your very own game! This series will give young learners an introduction to game design by making 3-4 simple games using the Scratch programming platform. After learning how games are designed and work--from lives to scoring to blasters and more--kids will storyboard and design their own 2D adventures. Typical games may include but are not limited to 2D arcade and sidescroller games. Students will learn to control characters through an environment based on rules of their own creations. If time allows, students will explore higher level programming concepts such as score keepers, high score-keepers, and timers. No past game design experience necessary.

Prerequisites: Basic computer and typing skills

(10) 90 minutes classes
Price: $375

3D Game Design: Roblox (4th)

Thursdays, 5-6:30pm

Grades: 4th+
Tech: Mac, Photoshop
Skills: Art, Design, Programming

Description: This course is designed for avid gamers and aspiring technical artists who want an introduction to 3D game design. After learning how to design fun and challenging games--from lives and scoring to enemy movement and more--you will storyboard and design your very own 3D adventure. You will learn to control characters through a 3D environment based on rules of your own creations. No past game design experience necessary.

Prerequisites: Basic computer and typing skills
(10) 90 minutes classes

Price: $375

Junior Tech (K - 2nd Grades)

Fridays, 3:30-5pm

Grades: K - 2nd
Tech: Mac, Scratch/Jr.
Skills: Art, Design, Programming

Description: In a world where it’s never too early to learn programming, Junior Tech Adventures is designed to foster a create-over-consume mindset. Featuring visual programming, robotics, and digital design, students get a fun and balanced mix of creative expression and applications of technology. Students will get repetitive, early exposure to the principles of programming, the engineering process, and the digital canvas!

Prerequisites: None
(10) 90 Minute Classes
Price: $315

For more Information: Email us, info@digitaldragon.co or give us a call at 424-280-4654.