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Minecraft Studio: Underwater Amusement Parks

Virtual | Ages 8-14

Join MODA for an Afterschool Studio in which you’ll dive below the ocean to design and build an underwater amusement park!

Plunge into the watery depths of Minecraft to design and build an amusement park beneath the sea.

Please note that this is a creative building class and that Player versus Player (PvP) activity is not allowed.


In this Afterschool Studio, you’ll . . .

  • Delve into the world of amusement park design and learn how to create an irresistible underwater experience

  • Use concepts from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to design and construct underwater roller coasters, aquatic slides, and more

  • Discuss sustainability and its importance for an underwater amusement park

  • Practice collaboration, inclusivity, creative courage, imaginative problem-solving, storytelling, and critical thinking

  • Explore careers in game design and virtual world development

At the end of the studio, participants will have created their own unique Minecraft amusement park to share with others!

Requirements:

  • A computer with a steady Internet connection.

  • Access to Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac to access MODA’s private Minecraft server where creative building takes place. Other versions of Minecraft and Minecraft on tablets and phones will not work.


Registration Fee: Registration for this Afterschool Studio is free, but space is limited — save your young designer’s seat by clicking the link below!

  • Thomas Hayes is an educator, engineer and an experienced designer. Before managing exhibitions at MODA, Thomas graduated from NYU with a degree in Sustainable Urban Environments. He also has over ten years of coaching experience in rowing and archery.

  • This event is virtual and will be held over Zoom; participants will receive a link prior to the start of the workshop. If you do not see the link in your inbox, please email blaire@museumofdesign.org.

  • MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants (if applicable). If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start.

  • Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email leslie@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.

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