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Computer Camp
for Kids (ages 8–14)

Take all 5 Computer Classes Listed Below!

  • Computers for Kids
  • Intro to the Internet
  • Intro to Using E-Mail
  • Web Page Creation
  • Surf the Internet

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

$10 material fee payable to instructor at first class.

 June 16- June 20, 2008               Mon.–Fri.                                      2–5 p.m.
 # 9031                                               $148                                            C213

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Computers for Kids

(ages 8–14)

Learn the basics of using a PC computer with the Windows operating system.

It's easy and it's fun! A workbook and disk let you practice your

new skills at home. Learn about:

•   Disk management

•   Menus and the mouse

•   Working with icons and multiple programs

•   Loading and copying disks

•   Using a digital camera

June 16, 2008                                        Mon.                           2–5 p.m.
# 9032                                                    $38                               C213

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Intro to the Internet

(ages 8–14)

Learn to surf the net and find what you want—fast! Discover how to

download information, pictures and software.

Master your skills—while having a great time!

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

June 17, 2008                                  Tue.                          2–5 p.m.
# 9033                                              $38                               C213

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Intro to Using E-Mail

(ages 8–14)

Learn how to sign up for a free account and send files and pictures to

friends and family. E-mail is better than postal mail and even the telephone

because it's free, almost immediate, and it's easy to learn!

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

June 18, 2008                            Wed.                            2–5 p.m.
# 9034                                         $38                               C213

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Web Page Creation

(ages 8–14)

Learn to create an Internet web page using HTML, the programming

language of the world wide web. Use web authoring tools to develop

the web page. Use fundamental techniques to add text, color, graphics,

and hyperlinks. Learn to use a scanner to include your own images.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

 June 19, 2008                                          Thu.                           2–5 p.m.

 # 9035                                                      $38                              C213

 

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Surf the Internet

(ages 8–14)

Explore! Visit some really cool interactive web sites and make new cyber

friends around the world. Learn how to use search engines to find exactly

the right information every time. Learn about webcams,

and where you can find help with homework.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

 June 20, 2008                                              Fri.                        2–5 p.m.

#9036                                                           $38                           C213

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Computer Camps for Kids

Computer Games Camp (ages 8–up)

Take all 5 Game Classes Listed Below!

  • History of Game Development
  • Intro to Making Games
  • Creating Complex Games
  • Games Creating Software
  • Create A 3-D Game

$10 material fee payable to the instructor for

CD with game engines & sample games.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

June 23- 27, 2008                        Mon.–Fri.                         2pm -5 p.m.
#9037                                               $148                                    C213

 

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History of Game Development

(ages 8–up)

Learn the history of game development, game genres, maze and puzzle

games, action and adventure games, simulations, and many, many more.

Learn about the elements of designing a game; game types, ideas,

technology, audience and the design document. Start designing your

first game project.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

June 23, 2008                                       Mon.                        2pm - 5pm
# 9038                                                 $38                                C213

 

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Intro to Making Games

(ages 8–up)

Learn and practice how to make objects, sprites, and generate events.

Learn to create, save and run your game.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

June 24, 2008                                       Tue.                             2pm-5pm
#9039        
                                           $38                                 C213

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Creating Complex Games

(ages 8–up)

Work with sprites, sounds, backgrounds, rooms, collisions, and objects.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

June 25, 2008                                      Wed.                        2pm- 5pm
# 9040                                                 $38                              C213

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Games Creating Software

(ages 8–up)

Create multiple games while learning the more advanced features

of the programs. Understand player-controlled movement,

computer-controlled movement, editing a path, and bouncing ball movement.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years

June 26, 2008                                      Thu.                         2pm-5pm
#9041                                                  $38                              C213

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Create A 3-D Game

(ages 8–up)

Learn about the Layout Editor, Paint program and the 3-D game engine.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

 July 27, 2008                                    Fri.                               2pm-5pm
 # 9042                                               $38                                 C213

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Computer Games Camp – Level II

 

Please join us for the second level of computer games camp.

We will be exploring and building on our knowledge of computer

game programming. Don't miss a day. On Friday, we will have a

Computer Game Showdown with prizes for best games in different

categories. Top Prize: Secret (but you will love it)

 

$10 material fee payable to the instructor for

CD with game engines & sample games.

 

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

 

July 14-18, 2008        Mon.-Fri.           2pm-5pm

#9043                                $148                 CAB213

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Story Lines and Plots

Story lines and plots; rooms, sprites, objects, actions,

backgrounds and sounds.

Creating new sprites, flying around, multiple levels,

and winning and losing. Conditional actions. Games:

Dragon Fire, Galactic Mail

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

July 14, 2008            Mon.                   2pm-5pm

#9044                         $38                        CAB213

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Animated Characters

Animated characters, falling boxes and getting squished;

interactive challenges: What makes a good game?

Difficulty, goals, rewards, cheats, game mechanics.

 

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

July 15, 2008            Tues.                  2pm-5pm

#9045                           $38                     CAB213

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Inheriting Events

Inheriting events; maze games, levels and features.

Cooperative games: flying planes,

motion – enemies and weapons, dealing with damage, time lines.

 

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

July 16, 2008                     Wed.            2pm-5pm

#9046                                    $38                 CAB213

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Competitive Games

Competitive games: Tank War, Wingman

Playing, firing – secondary weapons, views,

balance in multiplayer games: competition and cooperation

 

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

July 17, 2008            Thurs.                 2pm-5pm

#9047                          $38                       CAB213

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Competition

Competition: Categories: Maze, Platform, Scrolling Shooter, etc.

Loretta Thompson , MBA, has been a Hartnell Instructor for over 16 years.

July 18, 2008         Fri.                   2pm-5pm

#9048                     $38                   CAB213

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