Virtual | Ages 8 – 14

Join MODA for a virtual Afterschool Studio and embark on an arctic journey of creativity, design, and STEM exploration in the world of Minecraft!

In this virtual studio, young designers will dive into the realm of winter sports. By using the popular online sandbox game, Minecraft, students will be invited to imagine, design, and construct their very own Winter Olympic venue. Through a combination of interactive lessons and individual challenges, participants will be guided through the process of designing and building a venue for a sporting event.

By the end of the studio, participants will have created their own unique Minecraft Olympic park to play in and share with others!

Please note: this is a creative building class. Player versus Player (PvP) activity is not allowed.

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In This Afterschool Studio, students will:

• Learn about the Winter Olympics, including its history, featured sports and other traditions

• Learn about 3D design. What makes a design aesthetically pleasing?

• Apply STEM concepts and use Minecraft to create intricate designs.

• Practice collaboration, inclusivity, creative courage, imaginative problem-solving, storytelling, and critical thinking

Requirements:

• A Mac or PC (Minecraft Java Edition will not work on Chromebooks, tablets, or phones.)

• Access to Minecraft Java Edition, $29.99
  PLEASE NOTE: Students with other editions of Minecraft are welcome to participate and build in their own single-player world; however, only students with Minecraft Java Edition will be able to interact with other students on the MODA multiplayer Minecraft Server.

• A reliable internet connection

• Zoom

• Optional: 3-button mouse

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Registration Fee: Registration for this Afterschool Studio is FREE, but space is limited — save your young designer’s seat by clicking the link below!

Important Note: Registration for this event ends one hour before the scheduled start time. The Zoom link will be emailed to all participants 30 minutes before the studio begins. We recommend you make sure your device is up to date and meets all system requirements before class. If you have trouble logging in, please reach out directly to the instructor for this class at thomas@museumofdesign.org. 

• About the Instructor

  Thomas Hayes is an educator, engineer and an experienced designer. Before managing exhibitions at MODA, Thomas graduated from NYU with a degree in Sustainable Urban Environments. He also has over ten years of coaching experience in rowing and archery.

• Questions?

  Email thomas@museumofdesign.org !

• Location

  This event is virtual and will be held over Zoom; participants will receive a link prior to the start of the workshop. If you do not see the link in your inbox, please email thomas@museumofdesign.org.

• Cancellation Policy

  MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants (if applicable). If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start.

• Accessibility

  Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email leslie@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.