Digital Game Design

  • Gaming
Zoom
Feb 22 2021
May 03 2021
Class Fee
$449.00
  1. Sun 
  2. Mon4:00 - 5:50 pm (PST)
  3. Tue 
  4. Wed 
  5. Thu 
  6. Fri 
  7. Sat 

Description

Come work on your own game design or collaborate with your peers. With the guidance of a professional game designer, learn tips and tricks to take your games to the next level. 

There will be no classes the week of April 5-11 for Spring Break.

Skills Explored: 

  • Game design principles, including game balance and effective interface design
  • The video game production process
  • Coding basics
  • Art and sound implementation

Technical Requirements: 

Students must have access to a computer as well as additional hardware and software. Some programs or courses may indicate additional technology requirements, and not all programs are Mac compatible. 

  • Windows PC or Mac computer 

  • Broadband internet access with minimum 2 Mbps download/upload speed

  • Display with a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768. While it is not mandatory, it is recommended to have a second monitor connected to the computer to extend the desktop. This allows the student to more easily follow what the instructor is demonstrating while concurrently being able to see the software environment that the student is working within. 

  • Web camera that is required for classroom management purposes

  • Headset with microphone

  • Three-button mouse 

  • Printer that can print from the computer being used for the class

Class dates

02/22/2021, 03/01/2021, 03/08/2021, 03/15/2021, 03/22/2021, 03/29/2021, 04/05/2021, 04/12/2021, 04/19/2021, 04/26/2021, 05/03/2021

Restrictions

Participants must be 10 years to 14 years old when the program starts.

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 3

Maximum: 12

Registration period

Registration starts on 09/30/2020.

Online location

Zoom

Registration closed.