Design Academy

The Design Academy is an exciting new after-school opportunity for Year 10 students with a passion for creativity and innovation.

Each term introduces a new focus, giving students the chance to explore different design disciplines while building practical, future-ready skills. Working with cutting-edge tools and technologies, participants are encouraged to think boldly, refine their ideas, and grow in confidence as creative thinkers.

Designed for students with a strong interest in design, places are limited and will be offered through an application process.

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When: Thursdays from 4pm-6pm in Term 3 (July 30th to September 17th)
Where: Geelong Tech School
Who: Year 10 students from partner schools
What: Term three we will have the following two programs offered:

Ready to design, build, and express your creativity? The CreateHer+ Club is a supportive space for female-identifying and non-binary students to explore STEM through hands-on making. Create laser-cut designs, customise accessories, and experiment with wearable tech while learning tools like Adobe Illustrator and digital fabrication. Whether you’re into art, tech, or both, this is a place to be yourself, to create, collaborate, and bring your ideas to life.

Step into the world of game design and create your own virtual reality escape room. Use Unreal Engine to build immersive 3D environments, design clever puzzles, and bring your ideas to life using visual scripting. Along the way, learn the foundations of game design, explore Blueprint programming, and gain practical skills in one of the industry’s leading tools, all while creating a fully interactive VR experience.

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Design Academy

The Design Academy is an exciting new after-school opportunity for Year 10 students with a passion for creativity and innovation.

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