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 Students will need to write a brief summary (250-500 words) about
their interest in technology, how the scholarship will benefit them
in school and talk about their involvement in a local youth
organizations or school activities. Parents/guardians will need to
complete the application and provide one of the following:
- A copy of the student’s current free/reduced lunch program
confirmation
- A letter from the child’s school regarding confirmation of
need-based tuition assistance
- Verification of participation in some state/federal
financial assistance program, such as WIC, Medicaid, etc.
Applications are being accepted through May 20. Completed
forms can be sent to Angie Coughlin via US mail or email.
Angie Coughlin
Director, Community Education
Heartland Community College
1500 W. Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
angie.coughlin@heartland.edu
Award recipients will be notified as soon as possible.
Available Courses
Scholarships can be used on one of the following classes:
Make Your First Video Fame– Design a 2-D game.
Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels, graphics,
sounds and simple coding are some of the concepts we'll explore.
No prior experience is necessary - just a desire to have fun.
Make Your First 3-D Video Game - Develop a game concept
that goes beyond the limitations of the traditional 2-D game
design classes. You'll learn the physics behind 3-D games,
explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow
of gameplay and storytelling.
Video Game Animation - Create and animate your own
character sprites, objects and backgrounds. Start with a name,
then develop the character's personality, signature moves,
special powers and storyline. Finish with a fully animated
character for use in future games. No prior experiences in game
design, animation or sketching are required.
App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Customize your own
game and explore the world of web-based apps. See firsthand how
the world of app publishing functions. No prior experience is
necessary and you do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to
take the class.
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App Adventure! The Next Level - Continue your quest to make the next
viral app! Whether you want to build on the basic techniques learned in App
Attack or want to jump right in, we're ready for you. Choose from a selection of
different mobile app types and explore more in-depth programming concepts.
Code Breakers - This course has the essentials you need to begin your
coding journey. Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript and
CSS through a series of web projects and daily design challenges.
Minecraft Designers - Learn the basics of making 3-D models using new
software to design your own objects, create skins for characters and import them
into your favorite Minecraft games. To access your project at home you must own
a PC/MAC version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone and game console versions of
Minecraft are not compatible. A parent's email address is required to use 3-D
modeling software.
Minecraft Modders - Use your favorite game to explore the basics of
modding and foundations of programming. Learn to modify your favorite game by
scripting and logic statements as you create your first mod. Introductory coding
will be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. To access
your project at home you must own a PC/Mac version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone
and game console version of Minecraft are not compatible.
Visit Community Education’s course catalog at heartland.edu/communityEd for more
specifics including course dates and times.
[Becky Gropp, Heartland Community
College]
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