Entertain the kids this summer with our range of creative digital workshops for ages 7 and up.

Why not try something different this summer and make your own video game, shoot a film or even code a robot!

To make a booking click on the links below.

Thanks to the support from Colchester Borough Council, we are able to offer some free places for those who may find it difficult to pay, please call the Signals office on 01206 560255 for more info, these are allocated on a first come first served basis.

 

Video Game Making

Monday 8th August
2pm – 4pm
Ages 7+
£25

Learn how to make your own video game using Scratch – a fun game design software! With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.

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Stop Motion Animation

Wednesday 10th August
2pm – 4pm
Ages 7+
£25

 Make miniature sets and characters using a range of artist materials such as modelling clay, paints and card. Then bring them to life using stop motion animation techniques – if you can imagine it, we’ll help you animate it!

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Robot Making

Thursday 11th August
10am – 3pm
Ages 11+
£40

Learn how to program motors with code, and build a robot using microbit computers.  You’ll experiment with making musical robots and even a remote control car!

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Animation in a Day

Friday 12th August
10am – 3pm
Ages 9+
£40

Discover a world of animation techniques including stop motion, drawn and computer animation. Experiment with materials and animation techniques to create characters and sets – discover how you want to tell your story. Then put it into action and film your masterpiece.

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Film Camp

Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th August
10am – 3pm each day
Ages 11+
£120

Learn about the behind-the-scenes magic of film making and create your own short film with film camp! You will learn; scriptwriting, storyboarding, set design, cinematography and special effects. Working in crews, you’ll get hands on with professional filmmaking equipment including cameras, lighting and audio gear.

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