The CSN Division of Workforce & Economic Development is offering personal and professional development courses focused on enrichment for youth ages 8-14. A variety of fee-based, noncredit courses are enrolling now and will be available online and in-person.
ROBLOX® Makers teaches best practices and techniques for ROBLOX Studio, the online game platform and game creation system that allows users to program games and play games created by other users. Students will learn to build 3D models and create adventures by bringing characters to life through animation. Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. NOTE: This only course is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
Minecraft® Modders uses the popular Minecraft game to learn the basics of modding and the foundations of programing. Students will learn scripting and logic statements. Introductory coding will be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. NOTE: Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. This only course is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
Introduction to Building Electronic Devices will show students how interfaces, micro computer chips, and displays work on electronic devices operate by building simple projects. By then end of the class students will have their own working electronics device that will run a PONG game. NOTE: This course is recommended for youth ages 9-14 years old.
Creative Writing for Teens will explore poetry, autobiographical journaling and short story writing. Students will discover ways to express themselves using the power of the written word. Students will learn techniques to improve the expressiveness of their writer’s voice and sharpen literary skills. This course is useful for developing critical essay writing skills needed for advanced level learning.
Basic Cake Decorating teaches the fundamentals of cake decorating which make party cakes, cupcakes and cookies possible. Students will learn how to bake a cake from scratch, prepare a decoration bag, correct bag position, tint icing, use the star decorating tip, and basics dimensional decorating. This course is open to students 13 years old and older and students will learn to apply techniques to create a variety of buttercream icing flowers and leaves.
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