Spring 2027 Explore Code Academy Student Application


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Thank you for your interest in Mission Bit! This application should take you between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete the application early!


Please enter all contact information accurately. If you are selected to move forward in the application process, we will contact you directly to chat about next steps and hear what you're most excited about. Any questions or concerns may be directed to our Programs Team at programs@missionbit.org.


Intro to Unity Game Design M/W

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Unity Fundamentals: Gain a solid foundation in Unity, one of the most powerful and versatile game development platforms. Learn how to navigate the Unity interface, import assets, and create a VR-ready project.
  • Creating Immersive Environments: Delve into the art of world-building and scene design. Understand the principles of scale, proportion, and lighting to craft believable VR environments.
  • Introduction to C# Scripting: Explore some neat features with C# scripting in Unity. Try out custom interactions using the physics engine to add realism to your VR experiences!
  • Industry Insights: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the ever-evolving VR landscape!
Skills you’ll gain
  • Unity Editor Proficiency
  • Oculus Quest Development
  • Teamwork and Project Management
  • Art Direction and Level Design
  • Trouble-shooting and Problem-Solving
Intro to Python M/W

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Python basics: Learn the foundations of the Python programming language — variables, loops, functions, and more.
  • Hands-on coding activities: Build mini-projects you can add to your portfolio as you go.
  • Using libraries: Explore powerful Python libraries to level up your projects and make your code more efficient.
  • Chatbots & real-world tools: Try out building simple chatbots and other interactive programs.
  • Group final project: Work with classmates to create a polished final project and present it at Demo Day at the end of the semester.
Intro to Python T/TH (Co-Ed Class)

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 9 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Python basics: Learn the foundations of the Python programming language — variables, loops, functions, and more.
  • Hands-on coding activities: Build mini-projects you can add to your portfolio as you go.
  • Using libraries: Explore powerful Python libraries to level up your projects and make your code more efficient.
  • Chatbots & real-world tools: Try out building simple chatbots and other interactive programs.
  • Group final project: Work with classmates to create a polished final project and present it at Demo Day at the end of the semester.
Intro to Python T/TH (All-Girls Class)

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 9 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Python basics: Learn the foundations of the Python programming language — variables, loops, functions, and more.
  • Hands-on coding activities: Build mini-projects you can add to your portfolio as you go.
  • Using libraries: Explore powerful Python libraries to level up your projects and make your code more efficient.
  • Chatbots & real-world tools: Try out building simple chatbots and other interactive programs.
  • Group final project: Work with classmates to create a polished final project and present it at Demo Day at the end of the semester.
Intro to Web Design - M/W

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • HTML & CSS: Create the structure of a website and style is using modern design practices.
  • UX & UI Design: Learn how to make your site visually appealing, functional, and accessible.
  • Prototyping: Use Figma to draft and iterate on your design before turning it into a real website
Intro to AI - T/TH

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 9 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Building with AI: Start by creating projects using AI tools. Turn your ideas into real websites and applications using natural language.
  • Prompting & AI basics: Learn what AI is, how it works, and how to shape prompts to get better results.
  • AI in the real world: Explore how AI is used across industries and how professionals apply it in their work.
  • Thinking critically about AI: Learn to evaluate outputs, identify errors and bias, and understand the limitations of AI systems.
  • How AI works: Go beyond using tools to understand how models are trained and how decisions are made.
  • Final project: Work with a team to design and build an original AI-powered product and present it at Demo Day.
 
Intro to AI - T/TH

Class details
Location: TBA
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 9 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Building with AI: Start by creating projects using AI tools. Turn your ideas into real websites and applications using natural language.
  • Prompting & AI basics: Learn what AI is, how it works, and how to shape prompts to get better results.
  • AI in the real world: Explore how AI is used across industries and how professionals apply it in their work.
  • Thinking critically about AI: Learn to evaluate outputs, identify errors and bias, and understand the limitations of AI systems.
  • How AI works: Go beyond using tools to understand how models are trained and how decisions are made.
  • Final project: Work with a team to design and build an original AI-powered product and present it at Demo Day.
 
Intro to AI - M/W

Class details
Location: TBA
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Building with AI: Start by creating projects using AI tools. Turn your ideas into real websites and applications using natural language.
  • Prompting & AI basics: Learn what AI is, how it works, and how to shape prompts to get better results.
  • AI in the real world: Explore how AI is used across industries and how professionals apply it in their work.
  • Thinking critically about AI: Learn to evaluate outputs, identify errors and bias, and understand the limitations of AI systems.
  • How AI works: Go beyond using tools to understand how models are trained and how decisions are made.
  • Final project: Work with a team to design and build an original AI-powered product and present it at Demo Day.
 

Intro to Unity Game Design M/W

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Unity Fundamentals: Gain a solid foundation in Unity, one of the most powerful and versatile game development platforms. Learn how to navigate the Unity interface, import assets, and create a VR-ready project.
  • Creating Immersive Environments: Delve into the art of world-building and scene design. Understand the principles of scale, proportion, and lighting to craft believable VR environments.
  • Introduction to C# Scripting: Explore some neat features with C# scripting in Unity. Try out custom interactions using the physics engine to add realism to your VR experiences!
  • Industry Insights: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the ever-evolving VR landscape!
Skills you’ll gain
  • Unity Editor Proficiency
  • Oculus Quest Development
  • Teamwork and Project Management
  • Art Direction and Level Design
  • Trouble-shooting and Problem-Solving
Intro to Python M/W

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Python basics: Learn the foundations of the Python programming language — variables, loops, functions, and more.
  • Hands-on coding activities: Build mini-projects you can add to your portfolio as you go.
  • Using libraries: Explore powerful Python libraries to level up your projects and make your code more efficient.
  • Chatbots & real-world tools: Try out building simple chatbots and other interactive programs.
  • Group final project: Work with classmates to create a polished final project and present it at Demo Day at the end of the semester.
Intro to Python T/TH (All-Girls Class)

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 9 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Python basics: Learn the foundations of the Python programming language — variables, loops, functions, and more.
  • Hands-on coding activities: Build mini-projects you can add to your portfolio as you go.
  • Using libraries: Explore powerful Python libraries to level up your projects and make your code more efficient.
  • Chatbots & real-world tools: Try out building simple chatbots and other interactive programs.
  • Group final project: Work with classmates to create a polished final project and present it at Demo Day at the end of the semester.
Intro to Web Design - M/W

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • HTML & CSS: Create the structure of a website and style is using modern design practices.
  • UX & UI Design: Learn how to make your site visually appealing, functional, and accessible.
  • Prototyping: Use Figma to draft and iterate on your design before turning it into a real website
Intro to AI - T/TH

Class details
Location: Remote on Zoom
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 9 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Building with AI: Start by creating projects using AI tools. Turn your ideas into real websites and applications using natural language.
  • Prompting & AI basics: Learn what AI is, how it works, and how to shape prompts to get better results.
  • AI in the real world: Explore how AI is used across industries and how professionals apply it in their work.
  • Thinking critically about AI: Learn to evaluate outputs, identify errors and bias, and understand the limitations of AI systems.
  • How AI works: Go beyond using tools to understand how models are trained and how decisions are made.
  • Final project: Work with a team to design and build an original AI-powered product and present it at Demo Day.
 
Intro to AI - M/W

Class details
Location: In person (TBA)
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 8 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Building with AI: Start by creating projects using AI tools. Turn your ideas into real websites and applications using natural language.
  • Prompting & AI basics: Learn what AI is, how it works, and how to shape prompts to get better results.
  • AI in the real world: Explore how AI is used across industries and how professionals apply it in their work.
  • Thinking critically about AI: Learn to evaluate outputs, identify errors and bias, and understand the limitations of AI systems.
  • How AI works: Go beyond using tools to understand how models are trained and how decisions are made.
  • Final project: Work with a team to design and build an original AI-powered product and present it at Demo Day.
 
Intro to AI - T/TH

Class details
Location: In person (TBA)
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7PM
Dates: February 9 - May 7, 2027

What you'll learn
  • Building with AI: Start by creating projects using AI tools. Turn your ideas into real websites and applications using natural language.
  • Prompting & AI basics: Learn what AI is, how it works, and how to shape prompts to get better results.
  • AI in the real world: Explore how AI is used across industries and how professionals apply it in their work.
  • Thinking critically about AI: Learn to evaluate outputs, identify errors and bias, and understand the limitations of AI systems.
  • How AI works: Go beyond using tools to understand how models are trained and how decisions are made.
  • Final project: Work with a team to design and build an original AI-powered product and present it at Demo Day.
 
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