Game Jam: Intro to Game Development + Design

Schedule
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 3:30pm
costs
$555
per week
Game Jam: Intro to Game Development + Design
Grades
3rd - 5th
Location
Mesa College
capacity
25 students

Perfect for sparking creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, Game Jam empowers kids to become young game developers while having fun!

Career Pathways and Salary Ranges

This course prepares students for careers in:

  • Game Design (avg. salary: $70,000–$100,000)
  • Game Programming ($75,000–$120,000)
  • Level Design ($60,000–$90,000)
  • Audio Design ($50,000–$85,000)
What You'll Learn:
  • Basic coding syntax: Understanding fundamental programming concepts like variables, loops, conditional statements, functions, and event handling through a user-friendly coding language.
  • Debugging and troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing errors in your code to ensure smooth game functionality.
  • Game mechanics implementation: Designing and coding core game mechanics like movement, jumping, gravity, collision detection, scoring systems, and level progression.
  • Sprite manipulation: Creating, editing, and animating sprites to build game characters and visual elements.
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