Main program for teenagers
PRO-Design
Course start: group recruitment is underway
Age: 12-14 years
Duration: 1 module, 8 lessons of 1.5 hours, once a week
Schedule: Sunday 12:00-13:30 or 14:00-15:30. Lessons can be moved to Saturday
Tuition fee: from 3400 RSD per lesson with a subscription
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ABOUT THE COURSE
What does a teenager need?
The right environment! At 12–14 years old, children have a unique window of opportunity – a period when their brain is especially flexible, open to new things and ready for non-standard solutions. We have created a program that helps to reveal the creative potential of teenagers through individual and group projects, combining manual labor, neural networks and 3D modeling.
The teenage brain is a factory of ideas!
Freedom without criticism – a supportive environment where mistakes are part of the journey.
Mentoring – experienced curators guide, not dictate.
Modern technologies – learning to work with neural networks and Blender.
From simple to complex – the program is designed so that interest only grows!
The right environment! At 12–14 years old, children have a unique window of opportunity – a period when their brain is especially flexible, open to new things and ready for non-standard solutions. We have created a program that helps to reveal the creative potential of teenagers through individual and group projects, combining manual labor, neural networks and 3D modeling.
The teenage brain is a factory of ideas!
- Neuroplasticity at its peak – at this age, the prefrontal cortex, responsible for flexible thinking and idea generation, is actively developing.
- Emotions are the engine of creativity – hormonal changes enhance emotional perception, which can inspire creativity.
- Social influence – peer support can be a powerful incentive for developing creative abilities. We train an unconventional approach
Freedom without criticism – a supportive environment where mistakes are part of the journey.
Mentoring – experienced curators guide, not dictate.
Modern technologies – learning to work with neural networks and Blender.
From simple to complex – the program is designed so that interest only grows!
COURSE PROGRAM
Module 1: Spatial Thinking
What are we doing? We are creating a paper 3D model of an animal or a mask in a polygonal style.
What skills do we develop?
Module 2: Design that Works
We design a lamp for work, rest or entertainment.
What skills do we develop?
Module 3: Ergonomics. Comfort in Details
What are we doing?
What skills do we develop?
Module 4: Design Hacking
What do we do?
We rethink familiar things – we develop a new perspective on transport, musical instruments or art objects.
How does each module end?
Mini-presentation of the project – teenagers learn to defend their ideas, present them to the audience and receive constructive feedback.
The result?
Join us! Give your child a chance to discover their potential and master the technologies of the future!
What are we doing? We are creating a paper 3D model of an animal or a mask in a polygonal style.
- We learn stylization, abstract thinking and working with form.
- We upload the result to a neural network and explore endless design variations.
What skills do we develop?
- 3D Perception
- Creative Thinking
- First Steps in Digital Image Generation
Module 2: Design that Works
We design a lamp for work, rest or entertainment.
- We learn to transform one form into many variations.
- We practice collaboration - we draw ideas for each other, work with references.
- We assemble a real project from paper, wood, foam and plastic.
- We visualize ideas in a 3D program - we begin to master the Blender program for building a 3D model. In classes, use your laptop.
What skills do we develop?
- Teamwork
- Development of multivariance
- Using 3D tools for design
Module 3: Ergonomics. Comfort in Details
What are we doing?
- We study how objects interact with humans
- We understand sizes, proportions and ergonomics.
- We choose a project of our choice: a backpack or a designer's desk.
- We dive into a deep study of 3D modeling.
What skills do we develop?
- Analytical approach to design
- Deep understanding of ergonomics
Module 4: Design Hacking
What do we do?
We rethink familiar things – we develop a new perspective on transport, musical instruments or art objects.
- We learn to write advanced prompts for neural networks, create static images and videos with our own ideas.
- We translate the result into 3D format.
- What skills do we develop?
- Design thinking
- Working with AI technologies
- Generating ideas in digital format
How does each module end?
Mini-presentation of the project – teenagers learn to defend their ideas, present them to the audience and receive constructive feedback.
The result?
- Developed creativity
- Ability to work in a team
- Digital and practical skills
- Finished projects you can be proud of!
Join us! Give your child a chance to discover their potential and master the technologies of the future!
Dmitry Shcherbakov
Teacher
Higher artistic pedagogical education – Faculty of Art and Graphics of NSPU
Member of the Union of Designers of Russia
20 years of teaching experience in Novosibirsk and Moscow
Teacher of industrial and graphic design with over 20 years of experience. Member of the Union of Designers of Russia.
Worked at universities in Novosibirsk and Moscow. One of the founders of the Department of Industrial Design at Kosygin Russian State University.
Supervisor of the best diploma and coursework theses in Russia according to the competition "Baltic Design 2024".
More than 100 diploma students successfully work in specialized companies, have their own businesses and teach design.
Many (HOW MANY) of them were awarded the title of "Best Graduate Designer" of the competition "TOP-100 Excellent!"
Also, graduates regularly win or are shortlisted in such competitions as "Lexus Design", "Design Factory", Outstanding Design Talent Call, etc.
The best diploma theses are published in European and American specialized media.
Author of scientific articles on design and popularizer of science. Columnist of the online publication Designers from Russia.
Art director of the design studio sherbakov.info and photo agency www.photodelo.pro
