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Computer & Digital ArtsNEW! Computer QuestsUnleash your ingenuity with web design and CAD (computer aided design) adventures. Experience new levels of creativity through advanced tools of technology. Web Design - Design your own page using HTML code and creating links. Learn how web sites are designed and targeted for different audiences. Get your hands-on and become a web master! CAD - Explore drafting design, technical drawing, and engineering graphics and prepare a variety of two- and three-dimensional models. If you are interested in computers, engineering, architecture, design, or manufacturing, this program provides an opportunity to perform high-technology applications using computer design skills. Grades: 6-8, 9-12; $255, XCHLC 014 Section 1: Web Design, 6/22-6/26, 9 am–2 pm, Grades 6-8 Section 2: Web Design, 7/06-7/10, 9 am–2 pm, Grades 9-12 Section 3: Web Design, 7/20-7/24, 9 am–2 pm, Grades 6-8 Section 4: CAD, 8/03-8/07, 9 am–2 pm, Grades 9-12 Digital Arts - From Concept To Creation, From Pre-Production To PremierEmpower your child to be as creative as he or she was born to be. Our digital arts programs are fueled by innate imagination, and designed to bring new ideas to life in a fun, simple and unique learning environment. Camps are designed under the creative direction of Bill Zengel, who has two decades of award winning work as a writer and producer in advertising, television and more. Richard Ginn, who won Teacher of the Year at US News and World Report’s #7 ranked High School in the United States, and is also an experienced administrator, partners with Bill to ensure your child’s experience is of the highest level. Camps are divided into Junior, Classic and Advanced sections that are age appropriate and increase in complexity to challenge all to reach their full potential. All Black Rocket Productions’ camps mirror real life experiences and the collaborative nature of the creative process. Work in pairs or teams for most of the design process and end the class with a finished product to take home and show family and friends. Choose from:
From the first time you said “let’s pretend!” you were learning to act, an art that the masters study, practice and hone throughout their careers. Great actors take the audience on a journey with them. Start your journey with Black Rocket and you’ll learn: auditioning, scene blocking, understanding context, learning lines, script reading, working with a director and the camera refining each and every take. Special emphasis will focus on commercial shots, television and movie scenes, and the use of improv as a learning technique. Leave with a DVD of your performance, a head shot and resume! Grades: Classic 4-6, Advanced 7-9 Section 1: 6/29-7/02, 9 am-2 pm, Grades 4-6 Section 2: 7/20-7/24, 9 am-2 pm, Advanced Grades 7-9 $275 (except for Section 1 - $220 for 4 day camp), XCHLC 086 Early movies were like flip-books filled with static images that created the appearance of motion. Get your own ideas in motion with us. From simple animated stick figures to advanced 2-D and 3-D concepts, if you’re ready for the next level, we’re ready for you. Learn the basic concepts of animation used by Hollywood in your favorite movies. CD of animation included. Grades: Classic 4-6 7/13-7/17, 9 am-2 pm; $275, XCHLC 100 First, choose the superhero/super heroine or character you want to create. Design the nemesis or villain they need to stop. Then add the alternate universe or use your own town to tell the story! Use the latest software to make your imagination come to life! At the end of the program, you’ll have a fully digitally illustrated comic book to show your friends and family. Grades: Junior 3-5, Classic 4-6, Advanced 6-8 Section 1: 6/29-7/02, 9 am-2 pm, (4 day week) Grades 6-8 Section 2: 7/06-7/10, 9 am-2 pm, Grades 4-6 Section 3: 7/27-7/31, 9 am-2 pm, Grades 3-5 $275 (except for Section 1: $220 for 4 day camp), XCHLC 099 So you want to make a movie! In this fun, exciting camp learn the dynamics of storytelling, shooting, editing, graphics, sound and more. From pre-production to premiere, learn by doing with an expert. Ultimately, you’ll make your very first short movie. The last day of camp will be the World Premiere of your “I Made It Myself” production! Invite a select group of family and friends to your very own premiere on the big screen. All equipment supplied and CD with movies included. (DVD in Advanced sections) Grades: Junior 2-3, Classic 4-6, Advanced 7-9 Section 1: 6/22-6/26, 9 am-2 pm, Classic Grades: 4-6 Section 2: 6/29-7/02, 9 am-2 pm , Junior Grades: 2-3 Section 3: 7/06-7/10, 9 am-2 pm, Classic Grades: 4-6 Section 4: 7/13-7/17, 9 am-2 pm, Classic Grades: 4-6 Section 5: 7/20-7/24, 9 am-2 pm, Junior Grades: 2-3 Section 6: 7/27-7/31, 9 am-2 pm, Advanced Grades: 6-8 $280 (except for Section 2: $230 for 4 day camp), XCHLC 061 Lightz! Camera! Action! - Deluxe Edition We’ve taken the best aspects of the Classic and Advanced Lightz! Camera! Action! Program and added to the challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience intensive instruction in lighting, filming, editing principles and techniques, and story telling. This two week course is designed for young adults who have the desire to focus on film production in high school or college. All equipment supplied with DVD with student projects included. Grades: Advanced 7-10 8/03-8/14, 9 am-2 pm (2 weeks); $550, XCHLC 098 If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the crucial keys to designing your first game. Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels, graphics and elements, music and sound, software, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore as you learn how to really get into the game because you make it yourself! No prior experience necessary just a desire to have fun. CD with games included. Grades: Junior 2-3, Classic 4-6, Advanced 7-8 Section 1: 6/22-6/26, 9 am-2 pm, Classic Grades: 4-6 Section 2: 6/29-7/02, 9 am-2 pm , Advanced Grades: 7-8 Section 3: 7/06-7/10, 9 am-2 pm, Classic Grades: 4-6 Section 4: 7/13-7/17, 9 am-2 pm, Junior Grades: 2-3 Section 5: 8/03-8/07, 9 am-2 pm, Advanced Grades: 7-8 Section 6: 8/10-8/14, 9 am-2 pm, Classic Grades: 4-6 $280 (except for Section 2: $230 for 4 day camp), XCHLC 087 NEW! Make Your First Video Game! - Deluxe Edition By popular demand, we are now offering a two week class devoted to video games. This experience allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional classes. Designed for young adults who have the desire to focus in Game Design in high school or college and have previously taken the advanced or intermediate class. CD with games included. Grades: Advanced 7-10 7/20-7/31, 9 am-2 pm; $550, XCHLC 108 Everyone loves music, but before the digital revolution it used to take years of practice on an instrument to create even simple songs. Now the power of technology empowers everyone, regardless of experience, with the opportunity to create their own songs, soundtracks, podcasts, or music videos. Using tools like Garage Band and other mass media software, explore the basics of song composition, editing tracks, and end the class with a group music video. CD with music video, podcasts, and songs included. Grades: Classic 4-6 7/27-7/31, 9 am-2 pm; $275, XCHLC 088 Ultimate Claymation And Stop Action! For children who like to make something out of nothing! From the world’s first film about the man on the moon, to King Kong, to today’s classics, movie action doesn’t always require an actor! Whether you want to recreate your favorite scene from Shrek or invent an original short film, this camp will allow you to produce a movie out of nothing but an idea and a piece of clay. Clay, most supplies, and equipment provided. CD with claymation included. Grades: Classic 4-6 8/03-8/07, 9 am-2 pm; $275, XCHLC 101 The worlds’ of the future-robots and robotics are one of America’s fastest growing industries. Learn the basics of robot design in this special camp – separate fact from the fantasy – and design and build your first robot. At the end of the camp, the Robots will compete against each other in a series of challenges! All equipment supplied, but Robots are not available to take home. Grades: Classic 4-6 8/10-8/14, 9 am-2 pm; $275, XCHLC 109 Register now! Questions? Call 732-224-2823. |