Below are the courses that involve designing games. All of these courses involve predominantly programming (also called 'coding') but also give a good opportunity for creativity and design. For a full list of courses see the 'Courses' menu above.
Do you want to learn how to make games or want to take your game design skills to the next level? Learn how to design and code high-quality 3D games with Unity, the game engine used by professional game developers all over the world and that powers over half of the world's games...
After your gaming camp is finished, take your completed video game home as well as the Unity software to continue your adventures!
This is a great choice for a young person who is obsessed with games. Teach them about designing their own games instead of just playing them!
If you like playing games but want to find out about designing your own, this is the perfect introductory course. Using GameMaker software allows you to create professional-looking games quickly.
You'll be using GameMaker's in-built GML visual system to start creating games without code. GameMaker has an in-built image editor for designing your own sprites (graphical characters), manipulating sound effects and even handling animations. GameMaker can be used for creating PC, Android, iOS and even HTML5 games.
You'll work through tutorials to teach you the core skills as you create two games - a maze-based game with "bots" and a simple platformer. After that, it's up to you to use what you've learnt to create your own exciting game with the help of your tutor.
Explore the latest in gaming technology in this deep dive into virtual reality. Along the way you'll learn how a 3D painting app and an industrial training simulator are created and you'll even design your own VR escape room.
You'll learn how to create objects that can be picked up, thrown and hit, how to create a UI and audio that follows objects round the scene, lighting effects and shadows, and even how to make wearable hats.
You'll need one version of the Quest VR headset. See below for some more specific information.
