2008 Summer Course Schedule by Program
Pro Series Courses
Educator Series Courses
Teen Summer Camps
Kids Summer Camps
Locations
- Stanford University
- Claremont Colleges
- UC San Diego
- UC Berkeley
- Loyola University
- DePaul University
- University of Michigan
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Texas
- Hartsville, SC
- DMA on the Sea
- Onsite Training
“If you take this class you will learn more than you possibly could imagine.”
- Travis Dickinson
- High School Student
- San Mateo, CA
Hands-On Robotics for Teens
Design, build and program your own robots
| Skill Level | When & How Long | Software/Hardware Used | Certification/Credit Offered |
| Introductory-Intermediate | Summer 2008 5 Day Course M-F 9am - 5pm |
Mindstorms NXT Robotics Kits. | Stanford Continuing Studies Credit |
Locations, Dates, & Instructors:
- Loyola University
- June 23-27
- U of Michigan
- July 14-18
- Claremont Colleges
- July 21-25
- Stanford University
- July 28-Aug 1
- Stanford University
- Aug 11-15
Course Description
This hands-on, collaborative course will immerse you in the exciting and popular world of robotics. Working in small teams, you’ll explore topics like gear ratios, locomotion and energy as you construct robots with the Mindstorms NXT robotics kit. You’ll learn how to design, build, program and control your robots while putting them through a series of real-world design challenges.
This course will challenge you to think critically and work with others to solve problems. Whether you’re brand new to programming and robotics or an aspiring engineer, you’ll expand your knowledge while having an awesome time with classmates who share your interests.
Who Should Attend
Teens who love to build things with their hands and want to learn more about mechanical and programming concepts in robotics.
Prerequisites
Basic experience using a Macintosh or Windows-based PC.
Related and Recommended Courses
In addition to being offered as a stand-alone class, this course can also be taken as part of a DMA multi-week series. Below are some suggested multi-week series.
Tracks for Teen
3D & Video Game Creation
| Track | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
| Tracks for Teen 3D & Video Game Creation | ||||
| 3d Game Design with Maya® Certification program | 3D Game Creation I with Maya | 3D Game Creation II with Maya | Advanced Video Game Production I with 3ds max, Maya and Zbrush | Advanced Video Game Production II with 3ds max & Maya and Zbrush |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3d Game Design with 3ds Max® Certification program | 3D Game Creation I with 3ds Max | 3D Game Creation II with 3ds Max | Advanced Video Game Production I with 3ds max, Maya and Zbrush | Advanced Video Game Production II with 3ds max & Maya and Zbrush |
| Game Modding | Game Modding | 3D Game Creation I with 3ds Max | 3D Game Creation II with 3ds Max | |
| Game Programming | Game Programming - Beg | Game Programming - Advanced | Hands-on Robotics for Teens | |
| Mix & Match | 3D Game Creation I with 3ds Max | Hands-On Digital Editing and FX for Teens | Game Programming - Beg | |
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