ATTN: The Annual Membership fee of $25.00 per child is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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Graphic Design Basics 

Middle & High School Ages: 11-18 yrs / Tuesday's 6:15- 7:30pm

Graphic design is a wonderful way to express a message through an image. It's amazing how a well-designed image can say so much without any words at all! That's what you'll learn in Graphic Design Basics. You'll develop a great eye for design and understand how it affects memory and communication. You'll also explore how a well-designed image can make a big impact on viewers and leave a lasting impression. You'll get to use professional digital design tools like Adobe's Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to show off your understanding of graphic design with amazing concepts and techniques.

By the end of the course, your scholars will understand::

Color theory 

Typography

Trademark

Marketing

The seven elements of design

Design Principle

Project Management

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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In the Blender 3D Modeling: 14-18 yrs - Tuesday's and Thursdays 6:15pm - 7:30pm

COURSE OVERVIEW

3D modeling is becoming more and more crucial in the world as modern hardware has given rise to technologies that allow for more and more realistic graphics. The 3D modeling market was valued at approximately 13 billion dollars in 2020 and is expected to grow at 20% annually for the next few years.

Many industries can make use of 3D modeling and there are a variety of applications to use. We chose to teach Blender because it is free and very powerful, able to meet the needs of any beginner and beyond. Because the program is free, students can continue their learning even after the course has ended. It is also very popular which means that if you run into a problem, there are a lot of resources to help students solve their issue.

This course is created partly due to the popular demand from our students who have taken our pipeline of courses taking students from a complete beginner to publishing their own VR app. With the skills that you learn in this course and the VR development pipeline, students will be able to make assets and develop their own games and VR worlds with them.

COURSE SUMMARY

Are you ready to move your Blender and 3D journey forward? This will dive into a range of techniques and topics, including 3D modeling and rendering, building scenes and characters, and bringing your creations to life through 3D Blender animation. 

Whether you’re a beginner just exploring 3D modeling and animation for the first time and looking for an intro to Blender, or you’re an experienced professional looking to refine your skills, you’ll find the lessons and exercises will help improve your abilities. 

Learn Blender 3D basics, turn your sketches into 3D models, and create amazing 3D animations of your characters. These classes are broken down into short lessons, with the support of a creative community to help you advance your skills. Students will have the opportunity to print their 3D model on a 3D printer for their final project.

 ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. Although each class is listed at $25, please note that you will only be charged $25 at checkout, even if you select more than one class to cover the membership fee.

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Music Production I  

High School Ages: 14-18 yrs / Tues & Thur 6:15pm-7:30p

Course Description

In this course scholars will learn the fundamentals of digital music production as they take a track from concept to reality. Scholars learn drum sequencing, music theory, and studio etiquette. This course teaches scholars how to use essential effects, including reverbs, delays, and even autotune as they master the art of EQing, compressing, stereo imaging, and more. Our scholars will develop a critical ear to mastering the mastering process as they learn to make polished, professional tracks.

By the end of the course, your scholars will:

Understand music theory in music production.

Understand music engineering with industry tool, such as Pro-Tools

Understand Logic recording software

Using audio input vs output

Categorizing differences between musical genres/sub-genres 

Develop skills in arrangement and song form

Develop skills in project management and leadership

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center.

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Team Esports - Valorant 

Middle & High School Ages 14-18 yrs / Tuesdays's 6:15-7:30pm

Esports Valorant is designed to give each Scholar the feeling of participating in real season-long competitions. With weekly training sessions and daily replay reviews, players of all skill levels will be given individual training techniques catered directly to them. With scholars being divided by skill levels, all Tech Scholars can compete in competitions based on their abilities. All Tech Scholars will leave the course with competition experience and a deeper understanding of incorporating different techniques to improve their gameplay beyond simple time allocation. Participants also enhance their leadership, communication, sportsmanship, and discipline skills with 1:1 coaching and team-building activities. All High-School competitors can compete in the official national High School Esports ‘Valorant’ League, allowing them to leap into careers as professional gamers. 

By the end of the course, you will: 

Develop team collaboration and balance team composition

Learn and understand gaming basics, terminology, and third-party applications 

Learn how to communicate with teammates

Enhancing computer literacy (understanding DPI, Mouse acceleration, Sensitivity)

Be introduced to Esports Tournament Formats and play-ins

Understand how to conduct 1:1 Replay Reviews

[For those eligible] Be enrolled and compete in the High School Esports League

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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Intro to Rocketleague (Ages 12-18yrs) Wednesdays 4:45pm-6:00pm

In this 12 week course SOLA Scholars will be introduced to Riot Game’s newest title Valorant. Players will be introduced to new exercises turning their normal gaming routine into pro level practice. They will understand how to work with other players effectively to create the best teams focusing on communication, team work, and sportsmanship. In addition to team building skills players are given a full breakdown of the game’s mechanics and will be introduced to higher level concepts taken straight from the Riot Playbook.

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

The Agency - Pitch, Campaign, Compete: Ages 16yrs+ Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:45pm-6:00pm  

"The Agency" is an innovative and impactful course that empowers students to make a real difference in their community. After completing a full session in one of the tech center pathways—E-sports, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or Arts Media Entertainment—students will have the opportunity to join "The Agency" and take on roles as strategists, editors, or creatives. As a cohesive cohort, students will leverage the skillsets gained in their respective tech centers to form an agency with a mission to narrow the digital divide in South Los Angeles. By partnering with small businesses, they will enhance their digital presence and reach, positively impacting the community. Through practical experience and guidance from expert mentors, students will develop marketing strategies, create engaging content, and optimize digital platforms. "The Agency" is not just a course; it's a force for change, fostering growth and empowerment while uniting technology, entrepreneurship, arts, and media to uplift the community. Join us in this transformational journey of driving social impact through digital expertise!

Learning Outcomes: 

Software Solutions

SEO

Copywriting

Data Based Marketing

Trend Mapping

Market research

Brand Identification

Aesthetic curation

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

Team Esports Rocket League 

Middle & High School Ages: 11-18 yrs / Wednesdays 6:15PM-7:30PM

Esports Rocket League provides simulated tournament play with fellow scholars using professional equipment. Rocket League welcomes all levels of ability, and this course will incorporate training routines, replay reviews, and one-on-one coaching sessions to advance scholarly skill sets. By using these techniques, all players will learn about the complexities of Esports using the same methods as industry professionals.

Working with fellow scholars, all players will work with two teammates to compete in class-wide tournament scenarios throughout the course. All High-School competitors can compete in the official national High School Esports ‘Rocket League’ League, allowing them to leap into careers as professional gamers. 

By the end of the course, you will: 

Rocket League Gameplay Concepts 

Learn how to communicate with teammates

Enhancing computer literacy

Be introduced to Esports Tournament Formats and play-ins

Understand how to conduct 1:1 Replay Reviews

[For those eligible] Be enrolled and compete in the High School Esports League

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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Young Investors Society

Middle & High School Ages 14-18

In-person (Thurs, 6:15 - 7:30 pm)

Young Investors Society provides quality financial literacy education and programs to students. We aim to teach finance and investing skills that will last a lifetime and empower students to take control of their financial future.

Lessons include Investing in the Stock Market 

Environmental Social Governance

Dollar-A Day Savings Compeition

Stock Pitch Competition