Creative Tech
STEM Based Programs
@ Full Sail Labs
Transforming teens from passive content consumers into engaged content creators.
3D Art and Animation
3D Art and Animation
TEENS 13–17 1WEEK-Jul 20-24
CAMP DESCRIPTION
3D art is used in a variety of mediums ranging from movies and video games to websites and advertisements. It’s no surprise the demand for talented entertainment and media artists is on the rise. In this camp, students will explore modeling, texturing, lighting, animating and rendering as they work to complete
a variety of digital projects.
Utilizing Autodesk Maya, an Oscar-winning 3D software, students will explore the fundamentals of digital illustration, analyze character construction and movement, practice professional workflows, and create customized animation that can effectively communicate an idea or story to an audience. They will apply the 12 principles of animation and learn software concepts such as keyframing, viewports, and playblast. 3D art is a complex topic that can take months or years to learn, and this is the perfect first step into becoming a 3D artist! Don’t miss out!
OBJECTIVES (Camp Highlights)
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Pan, zoom, rotate and maneuver in Maya’s 3D Environment
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Collapse, extrude, multi-cut, and transform polygons to build 3D Models
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Paint UV’s with Adobe Photoshop
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Use Maya’s time slider and channel box to control playback range, keyframes, breakdowns, and attribute values
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Render high-quality images with digital lighting setups using the Arnold Renderer software
FINAL PROJECT
Students will create 3D Art that will be modeled, painted, animated and rendered following a professional CG production pipeline.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Teens who enjoy CG entertainment and would love to take a deep dive into the creative process of digital media.
ESPORTS
ESPORTS
TEENS 13–17 1WEEK Jul 27-31
CAMP DESCRIPTION
With nearly $10 million dollars a year in scholarship money, esports is quickly becoming a strong college sports contender. There is no denying the popularity and excitement of organized, multiplayer video game competitions. In this camp, students will learn and practice three integral roles of esports entertainment: event players, tournament organizers, and shout casters. They will study the tactics of pro players and implement new strategies to improve their competitive edge whilst managing screen-time to safeguard mental and physical health. They will gain knowledge in event planning and management, video production, and community engagement. Collaboration is key to the success of multiplayer competitions, so together they will design, compete, produce, and shout cast a professional-grade championship tournament event. By the end of camp, students will have experienced the complete esports ecosystem. All levels of experience welcome!
OBJECTIVES (Camp Highlights)
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Practice and implement key game principles that every esports player must know, such as movement and position, attack vs defense, teamwork, etc.
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Communicate and perform live analysis through the art of shout casting
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Plan, coordinate and execute putting on a live esports tournament event
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Design and strategize tactics to optimize your team’s performance
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Analyze and study gameplay mechanics to push your skills to the next level
FINAL PROJECT
Work as a team to design, compete in, produce, and Shoutcast a professional-grade championship tournament event.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Teens who enjoy playing video games and would like to learn what it takes to become a professional Esports player
Electronic Music Production
Electronic Music Production
TEENS 13–17 1WEEK Jul 13-17
CAMP DESCRIPTION
Music Production requires exploratory and innovative experimentation of technology and sound. In this camp, students will learn the fundamentals of music production with mainstream software used by the most award-winning artists in the music industry today. They will program and experiment with multi-genre beat construction using audio samples, loops, and virtual instruments, incorporating a variety of mixing effects. Examine the musical qualities and music theory principles that make up different musical genres, discovering the resources, steps, and frameworks that will help students master their own music production craft. Discover a unique sound and prepare, record, and export songs to be shared.
OBJECTIVES (Camp Highlights)
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Identify music theory concepts, fundamental principles, and genre characteristics associated with electronic music production
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Create sounds using audio samples, loops, and virtual instruments with Ableton Live software and Push 2 hardware
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Apply keyboard shortcuts to create a quick workflow
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Apply mixing effects such as delay, reverb, and EQ’ing
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Quantize to correct timing for production, recording, and editing
FINAL PROJECT
Students will arrange, record, edit and export song arrangements in a variety of industry-leading musical genres.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Teens looking to experiment with creating and mixing sounds using the Ableton Live software
PYTHON CODING with RASPBERRY Pi
PYTHON CODING with RASPBERRY Pi
TEENS 13–17 1Week-Jul 20-24
CAMP DESCRIPTION
Enter a world where modifying script language, writing code, implementing game design comes together in a low-cost credit-card-sized computer called the Raspberry Pi. In this camp, students will be racking up lines of code using Python’s IDLE source code editor. They will manipulate builds in Minecraft, edit native Raspberry Pi games, create a text-based game in Python’s IDE, and use the Pi to create a short stop motion animation film. Students will analyze and edit code, refining their programming skills as they review the results of their changes. After an understanding of the programing language is established, students will add their own creative touches to each project.
OBJECTIVES (Camp Highlights)
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Identify syntax, class inheritance, object types, conditionals and decision statements in the Python scripting language
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Modify Python scripts to change structures, behaviors, and mechanics in a virtual space
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Execute basic Python code on the Raspberry Pi to create a text-based game
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Test and iterate Python scripts to improve functionality and accuracy of command functions
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Collaborate with peers to problem solve and write efficient, reliable Python code
FINAL PROJECT
Students will modify and write Python code to create large scale Minecraft builds.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Teens who want to learn a programming language using a popular game platform
Photography & Design
Photography & Design
TEENS 13–17 1WEEK (not offered in July)
In this camp, you will learn to combine creative and technical aspects of photography and fundamental elements of graphic design to create visual messages that define a personal brand and tell a story. Through the examination and practice of photographic styles and genres, visual storytelling, composition, inspiration, logos, typography, and color palettes, students will craft a visual portfolio that will serve as an initial step in their unique brand design.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Teens who enjoy taking photos, creating artistic visual expressions, and telling their own story.
THE STUDENT WILL
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Identify the parts, settings, and functions on an SLR camera
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Analyze the technical principles, processes, and styles of photography
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Edit photos by changing the cropping, exposure, contrast, and color saturation
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Hone light and composition skills in both photography and design to convey a particular message to the audience
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Identify the difference between brand and personal style
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Develop critical reflection with personal projects
What's Included
All-inclusive Tuition
Tours to Universities
Airport Transfers
Entrance Fees to Attractions
All Learning Materials
24 hr Emergency Service
Certificate of Participation
Safety First- 24 hours