Young BuilderS Program
Young Builders Program membership
Includes:
40 hours of teaching via live webcast
5 separate courses, each 8 weeks
Access to Build-It-Blocks, our library of functional building blocks, plus an online account on the 'Invention Universe', where members of students and parents can track progress and display their portfolio of projects
AGE : 8 -13
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner–Advanced
Class Size: 6-12 students
PROGRAM : Young Builder | Membership
PREREQUISITE: See course description
PATH: Coding, Creative, Game Dev
In this program, you will learn
Communication Skills, Graphics, and PowerPoint Presentation Design
Problem Solving Skills
Website design
Computer Programming
Mechanical / Robot Design
Skills Exercised
Communication Skills, Graphics, and Power Point Presentation Design
Learn how to present ideas clearly and concisely
Understand how to create animated graphics
Measure successful PowerPoint presentations
Learn pixel vs vector drawing tools. (GIMP for pixel images and PowerPoint for vector drawings)
Create animated gifs
Master animation techniques
Create 3D graphics using Blender
Problem Solving Skills
Define the problem and learn the skills to reach a solution
Work with a team
Break down problem step-by-step
Document
Website design
Measure attributes of successful websites
Learn internet infrastructure and terminology
Design information architecture and efficient, intuitive navigation
Follow file management guidelines
Programming
Storyboard user interface
Exercise 5 program primitives
Modularize code
Learn computer hardware and software architecture
Mechanical / Robot Design
Exercise modular construction
Build motion modules
Build structural modules
Program microcontrollers
Learn basic circuit design