Minecraft is our primary tool to introduce kids to technology, art and programming. This track focuses on art, 3D design, programming, code and building on technical computer skills. Join us as we create new items, weapons and creatures 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 / 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 – Enchanted Armament Modding

• Design your own custom arsenal of weapons more powerful than diamond and netherite combined. Code your way to one hitting the Ender Dragon with your custom overpowered sword. 3D model and texture a literal ban hammer to take on the Wither. Programm yourself a bow with explosive arrows! Make custom crafting recipes for your arsenal. Create custom modded content for Minecraft with 3D modeling and real scripting.

Winter – Monster Mobs Maker

• Create your own unique Minecraft creatures otherwise known as “Mobs”. Take your mob ideas from concept to reality using the official game development pipeline that Mojang uses to add creatures to the game. Take full creative control with 3D modeling, animating and texturing. Make unique mob behaviors and see how they bring new life to Minecraft in your own mod pack!

Spring – Artifact Trader Coding

• Program custom powerful Artifacts into the game using 3D modeling, pixel art and coding. Throwable TNT ninja stars, power-up potions, tossable water buckets and projectile mob spawners. Create your own currency that new scripted NPC traders will accept for these rare Artifacts you designed. Write code to change mob loot drops to include your custom currency to add your Artifacts into the gameplay loop!

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