Porirua
Term 2 Programmes
Game Development - Core Class
Tuesdays: 28th April – 30th June (10 weeks)
Learn basic game development and computer skills! Create a range of small games throughout the term, learning about character design and game logic. Improve your knowledge and skills with computers, building up ability to create more complex games in the future.
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub, Porirua
Skill level: Open to any students in Year 4 – Year 10, aimed at less experienced
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL
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3D Modelling & Printing
Wednesdays: 29th April – 1st July (10 weeks)
Learn the fundamentals of 3D printing! Gain basic 3D modelling skills in TinkerCAD, and learn 3D printing concepts & techniques. Work on a range of projects throughout the term, practicing prototyping and iterative design, and finalising designs to take home!
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub, Porirua
Skill level: Open to any students in Year 4 – Year 10
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL
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Game Development - Extension Class
Tuesdays: 28th April – 30th June (10 weeks)
Build on your game development skills! Learn advanced techniques for game design and logic, and explore platforms with increased capability for making larger games. Work alongside other students in a more workshop-style class, with freedom to explore different styles of games with guidance from our tutors.
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub, Porirua
Skill level: Year 9 and above, or younger with some tech experience and ability to work independently
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL
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Robotics
Fridays: 1st May – 3rd July (10 weeks)
Prepare to compete in Robocup Junior! Explore specialised robot designs and engineering challenges for the competition, along with coding techniques used for line tracking and object detection. Form teams and document your progress to enter the competition at the end of the term.
The Robocup Junior regional competition is running Saturday 27th June in Wellington. Our aim is for most students attending the class to compete, but you’re welcome to attend even if you’re unsure at this stage whether you’ll make the competition date.
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub, Porirua
Skill level: Open to any students in Year 4 – Year 10, with ability to work in a team and focus on specific skills for the competition
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL
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April Holiday Programmes
3D Print and Play Day
Tuesday 7th April
Learn about 3D modelling & printing! Design a custom easter egg in TinkerCAD, to be printed to take home at the end of the day. Then create an Easter themed room using rooms.xyz, and compete with other students for the best design.
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub, Porirua
Skill level: Open to any students in Year 4 – Year 10
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL
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RoboCup Practice Competition
Thursday 9th April & Friday 10th April
Learn the basics of a robotics competition! Spend the first day learning techniques to complete tasks involved in the RoboCup Rescue competition, including line tracking and obstacle detection. Then compete in a practice competition on the second day, racing other teams to complete courses the fastest. There will be an opportunity for some students to compete in the real RoboCup competition later in the year, so this is a great chance to try it out.
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub, Porirua
Skill level: Open to any students in Year 4 – Year 10
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL
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Game Development - Core Class
Wednesday 8th April
Create a platformer game in GDevelop! Learn to design a level, animate a character, and code game logic. Customise your game with items, enemies, and different attacks.
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub
Skill level: Open to any students in Year 4 – Year 10, aimed at those with some or no previous experience
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL
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Game Development - Extension Class
Wednesday 8th April
Create a tower defense game in Godot! Work from a template and customise your game with towers and enemies. Learn to code game logic to create waves of enemies with different difficulties, and challenge others to play your game.
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Vivita Toa Creative Hub
Skill level: Open to any students in Year 9 and above, or younger with significant prior experience in game development and a willingness to learn more advanced concepts and skills. Matamoe Hub staff may move students into the core class if we feel they do not fulfill these criteria.
Cost: Free
CLASS FULL