Instructor: Teaching Assistant

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BLENDER 3D CHARACTER MODELING

BLENDER 3D CHARACTER MODELING
Create your own character for a game or animation in three dimensions. Learn the basics of Blender, a powerful 3D design tool that is used by the gaming, animation and film industries.
July 7-11, 2025, W*004

CARTOONING AND CHARACTER DESIGN

CARTOONING AND CHARACTER DESIGN
TWO SPOTS NOW OPEN!!! Bring your funny bone and create your own cartoon and comic book characters. Learn how to draw your characters with dynamic facial expressions and gestures that reveal their humorous personalities.
July 14-18, 2025, W*206

CERAMICS

CERAMICS
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building to create your own functional and decorative ceramics. Students will create multiple pieces and explore different glazing techniques.
July 21-25, 2025, C*110

CHARACTER CONCEPT ART AND VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

CHARACTER CONCEPT ART AND VISUAL DEVELOPMENT
SOLD OUT!! Generate characters for a movie, video game or an animated series with complete back stories. Students will create visual representations of these characters and the world that they live in.
July 13, 2025 to August 2, 2025, T*614

CHARACTERS AND ANIMATION

CHARACTERS AND ANIMATION
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Imagine a character. Is it a monster? An aardvark? Does it jump and dance? Draw your character by hand and then make it move using computer animation software, wacom tablets and pens.
July 7-11, 2025, W*206 and W*009
July 21-25, 2025, W*206 and W*009

CHARACTERS AND ANIMATION

CHARACTERS AND ANIMATION
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Imagine a character. Is it a monster? An aardvark? Does it jump and dance? Draw your character by hand and then make it move using computer animation software, wacom tablets and pens.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*206 and W*009

COSTUME, PROP AND SET DESIGN

COSTUME, PROP AND SET DESIGN
ONE SPOT LEFT!!! Learn how to design and craft costumes, props, and sets for plays, performances, and imaginative storytelling. Work with a variety of materials to bring your imaginary world to life, developing skills in creativity, construction, and collaboration.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*207

COSTUME, PROPS AND SET DESIGN

COSTUME, PROPS AND SET DESIGN
Design and craft costumes, props, and sets for plays, performances, and imaginative storytelling. Work with a variety of materials to bring your imaginary world to life, developing skills in creativity, construction, and collaboration.
July 7-11, 2025, W*217

DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN PLUSH TOYS

DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN PLUSH TOYS
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST. Young creators will embark on a fun journey to design and craft their very own stuffed animals or plush toys. Learn how to sketch their toy ideas, choose fabrics, and sew their creations with guidance. Explore various techniques for adding details like facial features and accessories, making each plush toy uniquely your own.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*205

DESIGN YOUR SPACE

DESIGN YOUR SPACE
SOLD OUT! Picture the perfect bedroom, game room or coffee shop. Students will create a mood board and scale model of their interior design that reflects their personal style.
July 7-11, 2025, W*313A and W*313B

DESIGNING CARS

DESIGNING CARS
Design the next Bugatti, Ferrari, or Lamborghini! Learn the tricks to drawing vehicles in perspective with correct proportions and accuracy of shape.
July 14-18, 2025

DIGITAL CHARACTER DESIGN

DIGITAL CHARACTER DESIGN
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP WAITLIST!! Create your own cartoon characters and the world they live in. Draw your characters with a variety of moods, facial expressions and dynamic gestures using a digital tablet and pen.
July 14-18, 2025, W*313A and W*313B

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
ONE SPOT NOW OPEN!!! Create pictures that tell a story using computers and/or tablets. Develop strong drawings by using composition, color and other illustration fundamentals using the latest software and technology.
July 14-18, 2025, W*009

DRAWING

DRAWING
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Students will work from images of people, places and things to develop and improve drawing skills.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025

DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION

DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Build a strong foundation in drawing, composition, and visual storytelling with this course. Learn essential drawing skills and create hand drawn and/or digital work for you portfolio.
July 14, 2025 to August 2, 2025, T*1014 and T*1016

DRAWING AND PAINTING

DRAWING AND PAINTING
SOLD OUT!!! Work with a variety of pens, pencils, and paints to create original artworks, exploring everything from landscapes to abstract designs. This class encourages creativity and self-expression while helping students build foundational skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
July 7-11, 2025, W*205

DRAWING FOR A WINNING PORTFOLIO

DRAWING FOR A WINNING PORTFOLIO
Present your best portfolio for college admissions to maximize your scholarship potential. Select a drawing piece to focus on throughout this class with coaching from a professional instructor. Students may bring their portfolio to the first and last day of class to receive professional guidance.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*215

FASHION AND SEWING

FASHION AND SEWING
ONE SPOT LEFT! Design your own apparel line through sketching, draping, and drawing. Make a simple garment with a sewing machine and wear it down the runway at the Friday fashion show.
July 21-25, 2025, A*010

FASHION DESIGN

FASHION DESIGN
Create your own brand and design apparel and accessories that captures your aesthetic.
July 13, 2025 to August 2, 2025

FIGURE DRAWING

FIGURE DRAWING
Working from clothed models, students will learn the fundamental techniques to draw the human figure more realistically.
July 14-18, 2025, W*215

FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Capture the vibrant people and places that make Detroit unique in still images and video. Experiment with lighting and fashion models in the studio. Work with digital tools, music and sound effects to enhance your projects.
July 13, 2025 to August 2, 2025

FUN WITH GRAPHIC DESIGN

FUN WITH GRAPHIC DESIGN
ONE SPOT NOW OPEN!!! Create digital designs using color and shape, character drawings or even your own personal logo. Take those designs and learn how to make buttons, stickers, posters and more!
July 7-11, 2025, W*010

FUN WITH GRAPHIC DESIGN

FUN WITH GRAPHIC DESIGN
Dive into the basics of digital design, exploring how to create eye-catching visuals using fun, easy-to-learn software. Create digital designs using color and shape, or character drawings and make buttons, stickers, posters and more!
July 14-18, 2025, W*004

FUN WITH MINIATURES

FUN WITH MINIATURES
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Explore the fascinating world of tiny creations! Students will learn how to design and craft miniature scenes, characters, and objects using various materials. From dollhouse furniture to tiny landscapes, this hands-on class encourages creativity and attention to detail.
July 21-25, 2025, W*205

GAME DESIGN

GAME DESIGN
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Create your own video game map using CCS's state-of-the-art facilities. Explore the game design process from ideation to creating a basic game using Scratch.
July 21-25, 2025, W*010

GAME DESIGN: BLENDER CHARACTER MODELING

GAME DESIGN: BLENDER CHARACTER MODELING
ONE SPOT NOW OPEN!! Learn the basic skills needed to create and model 3D using this powerful open source platform used for animation, special effects, and product design. Explore techniques in sculpting, texturing, and rendering.
July 14-18, 2025, W*010

GAME DESIGN: UNREAL ENGINE

GAME DESIGN: UNREAL ENGINE
Create the next Fortnite using CCS' state-of-the-art facilities. Explore the process of making role-playing video games, from ideation and story development to creating a basic map using Unreal Engine.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*010

GREEN SCREEN VIDEO

GREEN SCREEN VIDEO
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Discover the magic of special effects using green screen technology. Develop skills in filming, editing, and special effects by combining live-action footage with digital backgrounds.
July 7-11, 2025, W*015 and W*017

JEWELRY MAKING

JEWELRY MAKING
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Learn various techniques such as bead stringing, wire wrapping, and basic metalwork to design and craft necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more. With a focus on creativity and hands-on practice, develop your design skills while making personalized accessories to wear or gift.
July 21-25, 2025, B*211

MANGA AND CARTOONING

MANGA AND CARTOONING
ONE SPOT NOW OPEN!!! Create dynamic characters, develop engaging stories, and master various drawing techniques specific to manga and cartoon styles. Through fun exercises and projects, gain skills in character design, panel layout, and visual storytelling, bringing your imaginative ideas to life.
July 7-11, 2025, W*206
July 7-11, 2025, W*207

PAINTING

PAINTING
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Paint a picture using fundamental painting techniques and non-toxic materials. Students may select their own subject matter or work from a still life that is provided. Students will visit the Detroit Institute of Arts to find inspiration for their own work.
July 7-11, 2025, B*304

PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING

PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING
ONE SPOT NOW OPEN!! Experiment with color, texture, and composition to create unique artworks using watercolor and acrylic paints. Through hands-on projects, develop your painting skills while expressing your individual artistic voice.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*305

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Go on a photo safari in and around CCS and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Learn tricks for taking better photos and techniques for basic photo editing with easy-to- use computer software. DSLR cameras provided.
July 14-18, 2025, W*013

PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP

PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Learn tricks to taking better pictures in and around CCS. Take your photos and learn basic editing skills in Photoshop®.
July 21-25, 2025, W*013

PUPPETRY

PUPPETRY
Young imaginations come alive through the magic of puppet-making and performance. Explore different types of puppets and storytelling techniques. Through fun, hands-on activities, they'll develop skills in crafting, character creation, and performance, bringing their puppets to life through skits and imaginative play.
July 14-18, 2025, W*205

STOP MOTION ANIMATION: LEGOS AND CLAY

STOP MOTION ANIMATION: LEGOS AND CLAY
SEATS OPEN JULY 28TH - AUGUST 1ST!! Bring your minifigs and have them star in your own movies. Students will work with Legos®, modeling clay and everyday objects to create animated video shorts.
July 14-18, 2025, W*307
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*307

STOP MOTION ANIMATION: LEGOS AND CLAY

STOP MOTION ANIMATION: LEGOS AND CLAY
SPOTS OPEN JULY 7-11 Bring your minifigs and have them star in your own movies. Students will work with Legos®, modeling clay and everyday objects to create animated video shorts.
July 7-11, 2025, W*307
July 21-25, 2025, W*307

TRANSPORTATION DESIGN

TRANSPORTATION DESIGN
Experience the challenge and excitement of designing your own concept car. Learn the fundamentals of gestural sketching and perspective for both interiors and exteriors, as well as how to translate designs into 3D models. You will receive feedback on your vehicle concepts from automotive design professionals.
July 13, 2025 to August 2, 2025, T*1012

WELDED METAL SCULPTURE

WELDED METAL SCULPTURE
Explore metal shop techniques of welding, brazing, cutting and forming, and use them to build metal sculptures out of scrap metal and found objects. Ages 16+
July 7-11, 2025, B*109