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Who?
This summer program is designed for all participants aged 12 to 14 (grades 7 to 9) who are interested in design, technology, art, science, and engineering. 

Why?
The future of work is constantly evolving. Despite these changes, there will always be a need for designers. This workshop gives participants opportunities to engage with the latest digital technologies, and to develop their design skills in a post-secondary environment. This program will provide an introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Sketchup. 

Where?
This program will be delivered online through a variety of platforms including: Zoom video conferencing, Microsoft Teams, and Citrix virtual desktop. Participants will receive four weeks of access to the entire Adobe Creative Cloud as part of the fees.

Dates and Times
Digital Design Session 1: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2020
Digital Design Session 2: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 2020
Digital Design Session 3: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2020
Digital Design Session 4: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2020
Digital Design Session 5: Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2020
Digital Design Session 6: Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2020

The program runs daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sample Day
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Introduction to the Camp and Day
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. | Digital Icebreaker
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | Project Introduction
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Virtual Site Visit and Site Analysis
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Break
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Introduction to Photoshop I
11:30 - 12:00 p.m. | Photoshop Assignment I
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Design Process Presentation
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Introduction to Tools
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Introduction to 3D Modelling - Sketch up I
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Design Warm-up Project

Students will have some live instruction and some time to work individually and in teams. Mentors will be monitoring and supporting students during their individual and team work.