{"id":3965,"date":"2025-04-15T11:08:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T08:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgschool.lv\/product\/creative-laboratory-grades-7-12\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T13:11:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T10:11:50","slug":"creative-laboratory-grades-7-12","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/dgschool.lv\/en\/product\/creative-laboratory-grades-7-12\/","title":{"rendered":"CREATIVE LABORATORY (GRADES 7-12)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The program is designed for students in grades 7-12. Goal: In-depth understanding of game design, creative processes, and unique approaches to storytelling using digital tools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>About the Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Arrival from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Morning session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM lunch break at the office center cafeteria (each day students need to bring \u20ac6 for lunch).<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">From 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM recreation time &#8211; opportunity to move around and play virtual reality games in a shared virtual space.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Each class hour includes a 15-minute break, during which we&#8217;ll play educational board games or take a break in fresh air.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Group size: maximum 8 people.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Technology and equipment: our school is equipped with powerful gaming computers and the latest generation Oculus Quest 3 headsets. Each student has a 10m\u00b2 space for comprehensive and safe movement in virtual reality. Computer monitors have freely adjustable positions, and workstations are equipped with ergonomic chairs to provide each child with the most comfortable working environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Training Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Day 1: Game Evolution and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">How have computer games evolved over the years?<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Indie vs AAA games \u2013 what&#8217;s the difference?<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Watching and analyzing excerpts from the film High Score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Day 2: Art and Design in Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The importance of visual identity: Hollow Knight, Inside, Gris<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Practical activity: creating a visual concept for your game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Day 3: Games as Interactive Art<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Game analysis: The Sea of Solitude, Kentucky Route Zero<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Exercise: How to create an emotional gaming experience?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Day 4: Game Mechanics Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">What makes a game engaging? 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