Thunder Bay

Media Makers Next Wave of Innovators Week

Get ready for the ultimate game design adventure this summer! Check out the coolest tech and some awesome non-tech activities as you explore the thrilling world of game design, 3D modeling, and computer programming.

Each day is jam-packed with epic, hands-on challenges that will ignite your creativity. Team up to bring your wildest game ideas to life. You'll create jaw-dropping 2D graphics, build mind-blowing 3D models, and use programming magic to make your game a reality.

Don't miss out on this chance to LEVEL UP! your skills, make new friends, and have a blast! Join us this summer and unleash your inner game designer!

Unleash Your Creativity in Our Multimedia Design Adventure!

Get ready to bring your imagination to life through digital illustration! In this exciting, one-week workshop, you’ll dive into the world of 2D character and asset design—just like the pros in TV, movies, and video games.

Using digital drawing tools, you’ll learn how to sketch dynamic characters and backgrounds, develop your own creative style, and build a portfolio of original work to showcase your talent. This workshop is a great starting point for aspiring illustrators who want to explore how the worlds we see on screen are brought to life.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Design characters, backgrounds, and assets inspired by games, movies, and animation.
• Explore techniques used by professionals in a supportive environment.
• Develop your own artistic style through hands-on projects.
• Create a portfolio to showcase what you’ve learned.

If you love to draw and imagine new worlds, this is your chance to turn that passion into creative work you can be proud of. Let’s create something amazing—together!

Get creative this summer with an exciting, hands-on Interactive Media Development experience!

Dive into digital photography, graphic design, 3D modeling, animation, and game design using industry-standard software and equipment. You'll learn how to take and edit photos for stop-motion animation, create character spritesheets, and design moving backgrounds for a fun video game project.

Using digital media design and beginner-friendly coding in HTML5 and JavaScript, you'll bring your characters to life—making them walk, jump, duck, and run in an interactive world you create!

• Capture and edit photos for animation
• Design characters and game elements
• Explore beginner-level video game coding
• Work with industry-standard tools
• Collaborate, create, and have fun!

📌 What to Bring:

• A camera, cell phone, or tablet for photography
• Sketchbook, pencils, markers, and pencil crayons for character design

Pack your lunch and join us for a fun-filled week of creativity, new ideas, and making friends—while bringing your digital creations to life!