Age: 8-14
Day: Flex-paced
Time: Flex-paced
Start: Flex-paced
End: Flex-paced
Duration: 300 Minutes
Cost: $97/one-time
Description:
During this flex paced mini course, learners will step into the creative world of Minecraft-style design as they explore low-poly 3D modeling to create fun and lively characters. Inspired by the familiar blocky aesthetic of Minecraft, this course introduces students to the fundamentals of 3D modeling in a way that’s both accessible and engaging.
Learners will work with texturing tools and create UV maps to stylize their characters, then move on to rigging their models for animation—bringing their creations to life with movement and expression. They'll also learn how to export their finished projects for use in websites, games, and other interactive applications.
This course is a unique blend of technology and digital art, designed to give students hands-on experience with the skills and tools shaping the future of 3D design and animation. The Minecraft theme makes it extra fun while grounding learning in a style they already know and love.
Course Format:
This course contains 4 recorded lessons with no required assignments, making it ideal for creative learners who want flexibility and freedom to explore at their own pace. While there are no live classes, students will still have access to MYTEK LAB instructors if they have questions, and all recorded lessons will be available through their Student Account. Students have unlimted lifetime access to this course.
Materials/requirements needed:
Laptop and or desktop computer running Windows or Mac OS.
Keyboard and mouse
We highly recommend Google Chrome for the web browser.
MYTEK LAB Parent Account and Student Account.
Your instructor is Stephen Souders, otherwise known as Mr MYTEK. Stephen has worked in the field of information technology since he was 15 years old when he began his career by working for an ISP while still in high school. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Florida Gulf Coast University and a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Kennesaw State University. Over the years, Stephen has worked specifically in the web development field, managed an Information Technology department, and taught classes at Georgia Highlands College for over 6 years. Stephen and his wife, Jacky, opened MYTEK LAB. Together, they have been teaching technology education to students of all ages since February 2015.