Summer Camps @ Westlake HS Grades 4-8
My name is Darcie Gilde, and I'm a Career and Technical Education Teacher at Westlake High School, with two decades of experience specializing in technology education for high school students. All my camps are taught at a very rigorous level using industry-standard software. Camps are small so students get more individual help from me. I am very excited about teaching this technology to young minds in this technology-driven world.
Students will save all work on Google Classroom so parents can view their creations along with resources to continue creating over the summer. Thirty-five percent of camp fees go back to the district for future education.
**If campers sign up for both morning and afternoon camps they can bring a lunch and play games/create crafts from 12 to 1 pm. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
Email: dgilde@eanesisd.net
Class Fees - $400
Location - Westlake High School 4100 Westbank Dr., 78746
Instructor - Darcie Gilde WHS Digital Graphics/Animation/Video Game Instructor
Register - EISD Community Education Enrichment Classes
Contact - 512.732.9280 x33109
Camp Photoshop
Become a Digital Artist and learn Adobe Photoshop! During the camp students will create pixel art, digital collage, compositions and photo manipulation. Campers will learn how create their digital art directly on the screen of 22HD Wacom drawing tablet. Students will learn intermediate techniques in Adobe Photoshop such as using layers, free transform, color balance, shape tools, filters, vector graphics, adjustment layers, masking and more! No prior computer experience required. Recommended for students in grades 3rd through 8th.
June 3rd - 7th 9am -12:00 pm
July 22nd -26th 1pm - 4pm
Camp Animation
Students will learn classic animation using light boards and then move on to more modern animation in Adobe Animate. During the camp students will create Claymation, Stop Motion, Stick Figure animation and more! Animation techniques such as time lines, key framing, motion tweening, onion skinning, timing, and spacing will be taught. No prior computer experience required. Recommended for students in grades 3rd through 8th.
June 3rd - 7th 1pm - 4pm
July 22nd -26th 9am - 12pm
Camp 3D Modeling and Printing
Design and print your own 3D models! Students will learn how to create 3D models in Maya using 3D tools. See first hand how this new technology is changing our world in fields such as medicine and construction. Students will also learn how to print their 3D model on a classroom Markerbot Replicator II 3D printer. No prior 3D experience required. Recommended for students in grades 4th through 8th.
June 10th - 14th 9am - 12pm
July 8th - 12th 1pm - 4pm
Camp Video Game Design
Video games are a multi-billion dollar industry and one of the leading forms of entertainment in the world. This camp provides students with an array of skills required in this exciting industry. Students will learn concepts and tools to create levels, models, and mechanics for games using the game engine Unreal Engine 5. This camp will give students a start and glimpse into the fascinating world of game design. Some prior computer experience required. Recommended for students in grades 4th through 8th.
June 10th - 14th 1pm - 4pm
July 8th - 12th 9am - 12pm