STEP IT Academy | We have been teaching since 1999. High-quality IT-education for adults and children. We prepare programmers, designers and system engineers who cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence. In order to achieve this, we teach how to understand tasks, run projects and work in a team, in addition to core knowledge.

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Junior Computer Education

Founded to prepare children for the future today

7-15 years old

Online / Offline

Programmming

Creating games

Assembling robots

Computer classes for children, who are passionate about future technologies

In IT classes children learn to design websites, work with vector graphics software, develop games, build 3D models and program. All these skills will be immediately put into practice. While working on their projects, children will learn to work in a team, develop their soft skills, plan projects and achieve their goals.

Studying programs

IT start

The child will learn to work with a computer and solve the necessary tasks.

Photography and Youtube

Master classes in photography and videography, blogging in a professional photo studio.

Robotics

Program and control a robot? Nothing is impossible for our students!

Cartoon

Image preparation and subsequent animation.

3D modeling

The child will learn to model three-dimensional objects and correctly adjust the light.

Scratch

The child will get the first programming skills and apply them in his project.

Stop motion

Creation of animated videos with the final project.

Designing robots

Creation of modern robots with different functionality.

Animaker

Creation of video content with development of scenarios.

Adobe Spark

The child will learn to develop websites using the Adobe Spark program.

MINECRAFT EDUCATION

The first steps of programming in game form on the Minecraft Education platform.

3D sculpting

Experience modeling three-dimensional objects and figures.

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Creating websites on WIX with Canva, HTML and CSS

Creation of own sites and longreads. Working with content: advanced search on the Internet, organization of digital content, creation of the first web project, creating presentations.

LEGO Robotics. Creating gadgets with Arduino

Studying the Arduino microcontroller and of its basic elements: boards, ports, connection, controller. Work with piezo elements, potentiometers. Development of motion sensors. Course projects: mini piano, painting robot, robot, what reacts to movement.

3D modelling and design of virtual worlds

3D modeling and volume creation figures - from a house to a rover. Development of a space location, its filling objects and further export to VR. Presentation of virtual space projects colonies Tinkercad + CoSpaces.

2D and 3D game development. Unity games

Design and development of professional game applications with augmented and virtual reality on Unity. Work on projects in teams with division of roles: screenwriter, programmer, designer, tester, PM.

2D/3D animation and cartooning.

Creating a design concept for your own game: menus, characters, backgrounds and levels in styles Pixel Art, Isometric Art, 2D sketch; animation Integration of characters in locations and filling them with objects.

Game design

Creation of animated videos: development characters and locations, animation of movements and actions. Adding music and visual effects.

Programming games in Construct3

Creation of a computer game in the Construct 3 environment. Development of game scenes and design elements. Programming characters and elements. Studying the features of creating a platformer.

Creating video content and promoting your Youtube channel

Filming and video editing. Creating a video double, using special effects in KineMaster. Creating and promoting your own channel on YouTube.

Programming a Micro:bit microcontroller

Creation of useful and interesting devices based on Micro:bit. Using built-in temperature sensor and radio module. Connecting to the board. Course projects: robot companion for games, temperature measuring gadget, unique radio transmitter.

Photo lab: shooting, processing, styles

Photography on professional equipment. Practice by shooting genres and styles in the photo studio. Photo processing in styles: correction, retouch, pop art. Creation portfolio of photo works.

Video lab: scripts, video editing

Development of scripts for professional filming Video montage: titles, credits, special effects, processing and synchronization sound, adding 3D objects and AR effects.

Python programming

Development of a user application - space station programming. Study of syntax, data types, algorithms - the basis of programming.

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3D modeling and 3D printing

3D modeling and volume creation figures - objects, transport, characters and space locations. Modeling of interior interiors, cities of the future on Tinkercad and SketchUp platforms. Principles of 3D printing. Preparation of the object to printing on a 3D printer.

LEGO Robotics. Creating gadgets on Arduino

Design and programming of various models of robots. Technical design and management of robot behavior. Application of functional sensors. Competition - passing tracks and labyrinths Studying the Arduino microcontroller and its basic elements: board, ports, connection, controller. Work with piezo elements, potentiometers. Development of motion sensors. Course projects: mini piano, painting robot, robot, what reacts to movement.

Game design. 3D animation

Creating a design concept for your own game: menus, characters, backgrounds and levels in styles Pixel Art, Isometric Art, 2D sketch; animation Integrating characters into locations and filling them with objects. Creation of three-dimensional humanoid characters, characters with extraordinary abilities, relief surfaces. Animation movements depending on the features of the structure and sizes. Creation of an animated futuristic project.

Python programming

Development of a user application - space station programming. Study of syntax, data types, algorithms - the basis of programming.

Web design with HTML & CSS. Blog design

Landing page development on HTML5 and CSS3. Adding media content, splitting pages, modern website requirements. Creating a blog.

Programming games in Construct3

Creating a computer game in the environment Construct 3. Development of game scenes and design elements. Programming characters and elements. Study features of creating a platformer.

Designing mobile gaming applications

Designing the logic of the program for smartphone. Use in work application of sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, QR code scanner. Work in MIT App Inventor, using the camera, graphics, animation, sound Creation of VR and AR applications.

Photo lab: shooting, processing, styles

Photography on professional equipment. Practice by shooting genres and styles in photo studios Photo processing in styles: correction, retouch, pop art. Creating a portfolio photo work

Creating websites on Wordpress

Website development using the most popular and functional CMS. Choice template and site editing, creation pages, posts, sections of the site. development personal theme for WordPress.

Digital art: from infographics to brandbook

Computer creativity using raster and vector graphics editors Tools for fast drawing, computer painting, infographics. Creation of individual style and brand. Development of own unique brand book.

Game development on Unity

Design and development of professional game applications with augmented and virtual reality on Unity. Work on projects in teams with division into roles: screenwriter, programmer, designer, tester, PM.

Developing your own start-up

Development and presentation of one's own idea startup based on what was learned during the course practical cases of different management forms of business - from self-managed taxi to the banking system of the future. Immersion in the process of creating and managing a business. Development and presentation business plan for investors. Startup business forum.

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Students acquire skills that will be needed in the future, now

Program in Python

Programming is one of the main areas that will be relevant and in demand in the future. We help our students learn programming from scratch

Design and program your own games

Creating games in Unity, Kodu and Construct 3, and will also develop design and animation for your own 2D and 3D projects.

Manage artificial intelligence and create robots

In classes, children learn to program and assemble robots, create and manage artificial intelligence.

Create sites and mobile applications

They create sites on Wordpress CMS, design the logic of smartphone applications using a gyroscope, accelerometer and QR code scanner.

Create 3D models and print 3D printers

Children will learn 3D modeling and objects, transport, characters and locations. They create and prepare objects to be printed on a 3D printer.

Develop augmented reality applications

Work at MIT App Inventor, using the camera, graphics, animation, sound. Creation VR and AR applications.

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8 approaches to learning
in the Small Computer Academy

1

Flexible schedule

Allows you to choose a convenient time for classes — on weekdays or weekends

2

Small groups

Modern possession and comfortable conditions

3

Project approach

Children work on projects in teams, which develops new generation skills: empathy, planning skills, the ability to cooperate and achieve goals

4

Adaptive approach

Tasks and pace of learning the material can be regulated by both the teacher and the student

5

Practicing teachers

They convey the material in a playful way

6

Comprehensive program

Comprehensive development of the child

7

Innovations

The Academy's unique online services help students study at any convenient time, and parents receive information about their children's progress.

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Practical result

each subject ends with the preparation and defense of a personal or group final project

Forms of Education and Tuition Fees

Creative Computing with Scratch
Duration
12 weeks
Schedule
1 day a week
Age
7-15 years old
Time:
Saturdays 1:30 pm to 4:20 pm
150 $

when paying for a year

Machine Learning
Duration
12 weeks
Schedule
1 day a week
Age
7-15 years old
Time:
Saturdays 1:30 pm to 4:20 pm
150 $

when paying for a year

HTML & CSS
Duration
12 weeks
Schedule
1 day a week
Age
7-15 years old
Time:
Saturdays 1:30 pm to 4:20 pm
150 $

when paying for a year

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big are the groups?

There are usually up to 14 students

How can we try computer courses for children?

You can sign up for a public event for children which we host. There your child can try out various IT tools.

Which equipment and gadgets do you use in STEP IT Institute?

Children work with Arduino platform, STM32, LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3, as well as 3D printers, Oculus Go VR glasses, drones, green-screen, professional video and photography equipment an up-to-date computers.

What if we miss a class?

The class could be attended with another group. Also, children can catch up using MyStat platform, where we publish homework and all the relevant study materials. Moreover, you may take an individual class with a Junior STEP Institute tutor.

Could we change our classes schedule?

Yes, on condition that there is a compatible group with another schedule.

Which documents are required to sign up?

To sign the agreement you will need: a valid ID of the signee over 21 years old and a document with the child’s data, if they are under 21 years old and not the signee. Students over 18 years old can sign the contract themselves if allowed by parents/caregivers.

Is homework obligatory?

Homework is practice and it has to be done to put new knowledge into practice and get a tutor’s feedback. If there is any difficulty with completing the tasks, you can always require assistance from tutors, who are happy to help.

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