Anderson Ranch Arts Center 2015 Summer Workshop Catalog 1 | Page 85

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all CONCEPT: Teens, do you have what it takes to create your own video game? If so, this workshop is for you! Learn everything you need to design and build your own 3-D video game. Master the key technical and creative components of video game design. This includes level design and function, the creation of 3-D characters, lighting, sound effects, programming as well as game maps, basic designs and concept art. teens teen workshops MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students work with 3-D modeling techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Unreal Engine 4 and use Modo 3-D (Luxology). Game engine processes are covered in depth. Chuck Carter, Eagre Poster (detail) June 22 - 26 Teen 3-D Gaming Workshop Chuck Carter Ages: 13 - 17 10am - 4pm Tuition: $575 / Studio Fee: $50 / Registration Fee: $25 Code: P0409 / Enrollment Limit: 12 ACTIVITIES: We work in teams using Unreal Engine 4 to create a series of game worlds and Modo 3-D (Luxology) to create original game content. Students learn how to script events like moving objects such as doors, platforms and characters. We use existing assets provided by Epic (maker of Unreal) and create immersive real-time game environments. FACULTY: Chuck Carter has been working in the science and entertainment industries for over thirty years. He worked on the ground-breaking video game, “Myst”, and over two dozen video games in a variety of art, animation and management roles. His non-game work includes illustrations for National Geographic, Scientific American, the BBC, Wired Magazine, and the Department of Defense, among others. Chuck Carter founded Eagre Games, and is designing a series of non-violent immersive adventure games for desktop and mobile platforms using the Unreal Engine 4. www.eagregames.com SKILL LEVEL: Open to all CONCEPT: Learn the art and craft of woodturning. This workshop starts with the basics of spindle turning and continue through faceplate work. Learn to use turning tools and explore chucking possibilities and finishing techniques. Topics include lathe, tools, safety, sharpening, wood selection, turning techniques, sanding, finishing and more. Projects include spinning tops, bottle stoppers, boxes, plates and bowls. MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students work with kiln-dried wood, practice spindle turning and faceplate turning and use food-safe finishes. ACTIVITIES: We start with a demonstration and explanation of the project followed by the students turning same. July 6 - 10 Woodturning for Teens Nick Cook Ages: 13 - 17 10am - 4pm Tuition: $575 / Studio Fee: $75 / Registration Fee: $25 Code: W0611 / Enrollment Limit: 8 FACULTY: Nick Cook is a full-time production turner producing a wide variety of gift items, one-of-a-kind bowls and vessels as well as work for furniture makers and millwork contractors. He spends much of his time teaching both individuals and groups throughout the country. He has taught workshops in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Taiwan and has participated in national symposiums in England, New Zealand and Ireland. He is a founding member of the American Association of Woodturners and served as Vice President and Conference Coordinator. Nick was named the 12th honorary lifetime member of the AAW. He has written numerous articles for various woodturning publications including American Woodturner, Woodworkers Journal and American Woodworker. www.nickcookwoodturner.com teen workshops   83