Minecraft is our primary tool to introduce kids to technology, art, hardware and coding. This track focuses on art, 3D design, programming, code and building on technical computer skills. Join us as we create new items, adventure maps and more to the game by coding our own Data Pack, the next generation of Minecraft modding. Change many advanced facets of the game and really shape it to your own artistic and game design perspective. This topic is for aspiring coders and creatives alike who want to get their feet wet or expand their knowledge using everyone’s favorite educational tool and hit video game, Minecraft.

Fall – Electronic Circuits, Copper & Redstone

• Discover the new copper items and their uses, such as advanced item sorters utilizing copper chests, copper golums, Allays and redstone (an in-game electrical circuit analog). Build advanced schematics for machines that utilize real life electrical circuit logic and bring the game to life by creating real life snap circuits for a multi-leveled STEM experience.

Winter –  3D Items & Armaments

• Learn to 3D model and create pixel art to create your own Minecraft mod and become the game developer! Tweak item drops and crafting recipes to rebalance the game your way. Minecraft just became an even wider canvas for all of you crazy data pack coding dreams.

Spring – Generating Structures & Treasures

• Create a custom data pack mod for Minecraft and learn all about file structure, coding and game design. Make a plethora of new content for the game to rival even official game updates. Craft new features such as naturally generating structures and more!

In this Track you will develop these Skills: 3D modeling, pixel art, coding, programming, building, logic, interfacing, simulation, computer literacy, computer file hierarchy, Command Blocks, 3D modeling, pixel art, texture design, game design, animation, modding, hardware programing, computer interfacing, 3D printing