Instructor: Teaching Assistant

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CHARACTERS AND ANIMATION
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Imagine a character. Is it a monster? An aardvark? Does it jump and dance? We'll start by sketching your character by hand, then we'll use a drawing tablet and computer software to make it move on screen. Get ready to turn your wildest ideas into an animated reality!
July 27-31, 2026, W*206 and W*009
COSTUME DESIGN
ONE SPOT LEFT!!! Sketch out your costume design and bring it to life using different materials-no sewing machine needed! By the end of the week, you'll be able to show off your amazing creation in a live fashion show and prove once and for all that your imagination is truly out of this world!
July 27-31, 2026, A*010
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! 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 27-31, 2026, W*013
FASHION DESIGN AND PATTERN MAKING
Take a pattern of a classic silhouette, adapt it to your own style, and fabricate to a real, wearable garment! You'll learn the basics of fashion design and basic pattern making. Get ready to create one-of-a-kind clothes that are a true reflection of your style. JUNE LOCATION: TAUBMAN CENTER, JULY LOCATION: FORD CAMPUS
June 22-26, 2026, T*913B
July 27-31, 2026, A*010
FIGURE DRAWING
Working from clothed models, students will learn the fundamental techniques to draw the human figure more realistically.
July 27-31, 2026, W*215
GAME DESIGN: UNREAL ENGINE
Don't just play video games-make them. Learn how to build your own immersive world from the ground up, developing a captivating story and designing a basic map. Using Unreal Engine, the state-of-the-art software used to make today's biggest games, and turn your unique world into a playable reality.
July 27-31, 2026, W*010
PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Mix up your art style and learn two powerful techniques: painting and printmaking. Learn to create bold, one-of-a-kind art with vibrant acrylics, then explore how to turn your designs into a unique collection of prints. You'll leave with a portfolio of unique art that's as creative as you are.
July 27-31, 2026, W*313A and W*313B
ROBOT DESIGN
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! In this high-energy camp, middle schoolers transform into lead designers and creative problem-solvers. Collaborating in pairs or teams, students tackle a central challenge that mirrors real-world innovation-conceptualizing and prototyping the robots of the future.
July 27-31, 2026, W*205
STOP MOTION ANIMATION: LEGOS AND CLAY
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Learn the secrets of stop motion animation and use LEGOs, modeling clay, and everyday objects to direct your own animated video shorts starring those minifigs and characters made out of clay.
July 27-31, 2026, W*307
TOY DESIGN AND 3D PRINTING
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Unlock your imagination and bring your ideas to life! Learn to design your own creations using 3D modeling software, from articulated toy dragons to custom action figures. You'll have a physical, 3D-printed toy that you designed yourself.
July 27-31, 2026, B*210