The Octavia Project Summer Institute is a free, five-week summer program in Brooklyn for young women and trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming youth ages 14 to 19 who are passionate about science fiction, writing, art, and technology. Held at Pratt Institute in Fort Greene four days a week from mid-July to mid-August, the program blends creative writing, digital media, visual art, and STEM skill-building into a hands-on, collaborative experience. Participants work on original creative projects, learn alongside peers, and receive mentorship from working professionals in their fields. It is a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of imagination and technology in a fully supported, inclusive environment at no cost.
Writing code to build software, automate tasks, or bring an idea to life on a screen.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Creating drawings, paintings, or other visual work to express ideas and observations.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Students learn new coding skills within a tech-focused creative workshop environment.
Program strengthens creative writing skills and offers publication opportunities in the Octavia Project zine.
Students develop digital media and visual art skills while creating work for public showcase and publication.
Program bridges interests in gaming, coding, fantasy, and digital media creation.
Students interested in anime/manga combine digital art and creative storytelling skills in the program.
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