STEMarts Lab + Google Code Next
Thank you for your interest in the Creative Coding Workshop sponsored by STEMarts Lab , Google Code Next, UNM Taos HIVE and UNM Taos. 

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 Please complete this form to apply for the program. Note: This course is open to High School students. It is a 27-hour course, and attendance at all sessions is required to ensure a successful experience. 

NO CODING SKILLS REQUIRED

Location:
UNM Taos Klauer Campus - Apple Lab

About the Creative Coding Workshop

The Creative Coding Workshop will take place over nine Saturday sessions, beginning January 18 2025, through May 24, 2025, at the UNM Taos Klauer Campus/UNM Taos HIVE.

The program is free for 10–12 high school students and will be led by industry experts, including:

  • Ian Harrison, 3D artist, animator, and programmer, serving as the workshop’s Lead Instructor.

  • Agnes Chavez, interdisciplinary artist and educator, as STEAM integration designer.

  • Alison Johnson, award-winning experimental filmmaker, as Guest XR Design Speaker.

The curriculum will guide students through foundational programming concepts, such as variables, loops, and functions, while encouraging them to apply these skills to create interactive artwork, animations, and generative designs. Upon completion, students will receive Google Code Next T-shirts, and Google certificates, and gain eligibility for ongoing STEMarts Lab internships and participation in the STEMarts Creative Team contributing to its mixed-reality sci-art art installations.

This is the first year of the Creative Coding Workshop, with plans to introduce advanced-level workshops in the coming years for students interested in furthering their skills.

Google Code Next’s Mission

Google Code Next is committed to closing the learning gap in computer science (CS) education by providing free, culturally relevant and engaging computer science programming for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous high school students. The program’s goal is to cultivate the next generation of tech leaders, equip them with the skills for rewarding careers in technology, and empower them for the future of learning and work.

Code Next achieves this mission by:

  • Partnering with community-based organizations like STEMarts Lab.

  • Meeting students where they are, in their communities.

  • Providing the tools and technology necessary for success in CS education and STEM careers.

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The course follows a structured curriculum that gradually introduces programming concepts while inspiring creativity and collaboration. Each session builds on the last, allowing students to progress from foundational skills to creating more complex projects.

Session Breakdown by Date:

  • January 18: Shapes & Colors
  • February 8: Conditionals & Interactivity
  • February 15: Variables & Operators
  • February 22: Functions
  • March 15: Images & Arrays
  • March  29: Animation (Part 1)
  • April 5: Animation (Part 2)
  • May 3: Final Project Work
  • May 24: Final Project Presentation

By the end of the program, students will have completed a personal coding portfolio that includes interactive projects and a final showcase-worthy piece.


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