Overview

Become a video game designer! Learn what it takes to develop a video game from framework to your own playable game by developing programming and design skills using GameMaker Studio 2.3. This course will introduce the mechanics and concepts behind the most popular video games.

  • Learn the basics of programming, including variables, conditionals, loops, and objects
  • Develop skills including player/enemy movement, collision detection, random and timed events, and visual and sound effects
  • Create the framework of your own video game and what it takes to bring it to life

Game Design and Animation: Tap into Game World
Learn what it takes to develop a video game from framework to your own playable game by developing programming and design skills using GameMaker Studio 2.3. This course will introduce the mechanics and concepts behind the most popular video games.

Deliverables
Students will create the framework of their own video game and what it takes to bring it to life. The complexity of the video game framework is increased for high school students to capture the characters, setting and objectives of their video game.

Scheduling
Our Enrichment Camps will run for two hours per day for one week for Middle Schoolers and two weeks for High Schoolers. They will include some independent work outside of the live group sessions.

About
Futures Academy is 15 campuses strong and committed to providing education solutions for families throughout California. Futures Academy is WASC Accredited and UC, CSU & NCAA Approved.

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May 15, 2020 - E C
The flexibility of being able to take courses that fit our elite athlete’s crazy travel schedule, especially during summers, were what originally sold us. The one-on-one instruction and the friendly, professional staff made it a great experience. I definitely recommend Futures Academy!
May 15, 2020 - Hina Patel
We had a great experience for our son to take an accelerated class over the summer! Would definitely recommend Futures Academy!
Questions & Answers
What kind of computer do I need to do this online class? (Game Design & Animation Camp) -
asked on May 31, 2020
Jun 01, 2020 - Erin Grant
Thank you for your question. An updated computer with a camera will be fine. Please submit an inquiry to get more specific information and talk with the director about other program specifics. Thank you! -
Am I interpreting correctly that this camp is 4 days only, less than 2 hours for per day? (Game Design & Animation Camp) -
asked on May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020 - Erin Grant
Thank you for inquiring. Yes it's a condensed time to fit in your summer schedule. You can sign up for one week or weekly. You will learn about: • Video game software and hardware, and various gaming platforms • Technical skills, troubleshooting and internet safety techniques • What is takes to create your own plan for a 2D video game -
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