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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND DIGITAL CREATIONS

Class Description   Class Code
and Age
Locations and Dates
       
Computer Programming - Adventures in Scratch
Prerequisite: Experience with computers Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT Media Lab where kids can create and share their interactive stories, animation or simple games. Using simple drag-and-drop programming, students can control their actions and interactions. In the process, they are subtly exposed to basic programming concepts such as conditional statements, iteration, variables, and event triggers. Students share their creations with the rest of the class at the end of the week. This is the class to stretch the imagination of a budding programmer. Projects by prior students can be found here.
 

CSCRT

8-13

SH wk2AM,wk5PM

CH wk4PM

CW wk3AM,wk6PM

NM wk4PM

SO wk2AM,wk5PM

FH wk3AM,wk6PM

 

       
Computer Programming - Introduction to C++ 
C++ is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Students learn the fundamentals of this programming language through step-by-step instruction of key concepts like types, variables, the standard I/O and game loop. Students will be given mini-projects to reinforce their skill-building.
 

CPLUS

10-14

SH wk2PM,wk5AM

CH wk4AM

CW wk3PM,wk6AM

NM wk4AM

SO wk2PM,wk5AM

FH wk3PM,wk6AM

       
Graphic Design and More with Photoshop
Students will be creating imaginary animals, collages, personal logos, video game covers, pixel art, vampire portraits and wacky landscapes while learning different tools in Photoshop, the standard for image manipulation and creation in several industries including film, photography and print. Students will learn to scan and import images, combine and transform images, and export to web and print.
 

CPHOS

8-13

SH wk4AM,wk7PM

CH wk3AM,wk6PM

CW wk2AM,wk5PM

NM wk3AM,wk6PM

SO wk4AM,wk7PM

FH wk2AM,wk5PM

       
Introduction to Website Design
Students will create their website in one week. They will learn to organize their thoughts in a theme, develop content, understand design and create web pages using a template driven tool. Particular focus will be given to best practices used in kids-oriented websites. At the end of the class, students have the option of publishing their website. 
 

CWEBD

10-14

SH wk4PM,wk7AM

CH wk3PM,wk6AM

CW wk2PM,wk5AM

NM wk3PM,wk6AM

SO wk4PM,wk7AM

FH wk2PM,wk5AM

       
Animation Movie-Making
Lights…Camera…Action! Using stop-motion animation and digital post-production editing, students produce mini-clips. Students learn about developing creative storytelling techniques, incorporating visual and audio special effects, and acting to create a true movie-making experience. No experience is necessary.
 

CANIM

8-13

SH wk3AM,wk6PM

CH wk2AM,wk5PM

CW wk4AM,wk7PM

NM wk2AM,wk5PM

SO wk3AM,wk6PM

FH wk4AM

       
Comics Creation
Have a great idea for a comic book or a digital anime? In this class, students make their own comic creation using a digital camera, photo-editing software, clip art and comic templates. Students will also explore using digital animation applicatons like Domo Go Animate. The important skills of thinking through a storyline; planning and creating the characters; and writing a plot with dialogue; are all taught in this exciting and stimulating environment. This is a great class to take with friends. No experience is necessary.
 

CCOMC

8-13

SH wk3PM,wk7AM

CH wk2PM,wk5AM

CW wk3AM,wk7PM

NM wk2AM, wk5PM

SO wk4PM,wk7AM

FH wk4AM,wk6PM

       
       

All classes are week-long, Monday through Friday. Each day, students are in a class for 90 minutes, then take a 30-minute break and return to the same class for 90 minutes. If a student is partipating half-day, the student will take one class, either in the morning OR in the afternoon. If a student is participating full-day, the student will take one class in the morning and one class in the afternoon. Please go to "Schedules" to find when specific classes are offered by location.

Legend: SH=Short Hills; CH=Chatham; CW=Caldwell; NM=New Milford; SO=Somerset; FH=Far Hills
w=week; AM=9:00-12:30; PM=1:30-5:00;
w1=June 30, w2=July 7, w3=July 14, w4=July 21, w5=July 28, w6=August 4, w7=August 11
Use of all hardware and software during class are included in program fee.