14 UCW JULY 30 - AUGUST 5, 2014
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The room is dark and quiet; students furtively work on the computers
in front of them. On the screen is a form of a person, and with a few
clicks, the form on the screen can move its shoulders, and its arms and
hands. This is a scene from the Introduction to 3D Animation class
that was offered to youth during FTCC's
Summerscapes program. Summerscapes
is an annual program made up of a variety
of classes created specifically for children
ages 8-18. Topics include academics, art,
cooking, music, photography, and sewing.
The program has been expanded this
summer to include new technology classes
(Introduction to Programming with ALICE,
3D Animation, and Making a Game with
Gamemaker). These classes were developed
by FTCC's Continuing Education Division
and Simulation and Game Development
faculty. FTCC realized a need for technology
classes in their summer program, with teens
developing a growing interest in the creation
of video games and computer games. What
better way for teens to be introduced to these
concepts than through use of professionals
in the field! These classes are designed to introduce pre-teens and teens
to 3D animation concepts through simple computer applications. FTCC
has the most current equipment and software to maximize the students'
learning experiences during these short introductory classes. Students who
have taken these classes have a newfound understanding of programming
and animation concepts and may even become experts in the Simulation
and Game Development industry one day! Work has already begun on
expanding the program for next summer to include Computer Building and
Motion Capture classes.
The Summerscapes program at Fayetteville Technical Community College
begins each year in June and runs through the middle of August. The
community college can offer these self-supporting courses only during the
summer, so be sure to take advantage of these
enjoyable, inexpensive learning opportunities
for your child next summer! Youth ages 8-18
can get involved in fun classes at FTCC to
express their creativity while they discover
new talents. Classes are taught by highly
motivated and trained instructors who provide
a positive learning environment. Whether
your child enjoys art, photography, cooking,
yoga, music, reading, or technology, FTCC
Summerscapes offers much to choose from.
Although Summerscapes 2014 is coming to a
close, we are already making grand plans for
the 2015 course schedule, which comes out
in early March of 2015. While the program
has ended for 2014, we are already under way
with planning for the next awesome summer
here at FTCC!
Won't you plan now to join us for next
year's Summerscapes program at FTCC? It offers a unique summer
educational (and enjoyable!) experience for teens. To learn more, please
call 910-678-8309 or e-mail baugharc@faytechcc.edu. For a complete
listing of Continuing Education classes available at FTCC,
please visit our website at www.
faytechcc.edu/continuing_
education.
FTCC's Summerscapes Offers Technology Classes to Teens
by COURTNEY BAUGHARD
COURTNEY BAUGHARD, FTCC Con-
tinuing Eduction, Contributing Writer
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The Summerscapes program at FTCC offers many classes in
several different areas of interest.
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