Game Development + Design: Dive Into the World of Design and Innovation

Schedule
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 3:30pm
costs
$555
per week
Game Development + Design: Dive Into the World of Design and Innovation
Grades
5th - 8th
Location
Mesa College
capacity
25 students

Over the course of the program, participants will explore the multifaceted world of video game creation, diving into game design, audio production, coding, scripting, and narration to bring their unique ideas to life.

Students will learn to write game code in microStudio, a beginner-friendly game development environment inspired by Lua, designed for simplicity and interactivity. With clear documentation and tools, students can create impressive demos in just a few lines of code. For those with advanced experience, coding in JavaScript, Python, or Lua is also supported.

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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