WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Get ready for a weekend packed with creativity, coding, and fun! Each day of our weekend game dev camp is split into four unique focus sessions, each diving into a different part of the game-making process. Two sessions in the morning, then a delicious catered lunch break to refuel, and two more hands-on sessions in the afternoon. Whether it’s game design, art, programming, or sound, every moment is built to inspire and teach. It’s the perfect way to level up your skills, all in just two action-packed days.
COURSE OUTLINE
Saturday:
- 9:00 am: Day 1 drop off
- 9:15 am: Focus session 1: What is a game and how are they made?
- 10:15 am: Morning snack break
- 10:30 am: Focus session 2: Scripting in games and finding our fun
- 11:45 am: Catered Lunch
- 1:00 pm: Focus session 3: Creating our player character
- 2:15 pm: Afternoon snack break
- 3:30 pm: Focus session 4: Creating our first level
- 5:00 pm: Student pick up
Sunday:
- 9:00 am: Day 2 drop off
- 9:15 am: Focus session 5: Enemies and creating conflict
- 10:15 am: Morning snack break
- 10:30 am: Focus session 6: Adding sounds and effects
- 11:45 am: Catered lunch
- 1:00 pm: Focus session 7: Menus and closing our game loop
- 2:15 pm: Afternoon snack break
- 3:30 pm: Focus session 8: Bug fixes and testing our games
- 5:00 pm: Family showcase
- 5:30 pm: Student pick-up
ABOUT THE COURSE
All LUDO courses are taught by professional game developers who can bring their experiences into the classroom alongside licensed educators so students are always in the best of hands. Every student is provided with the tools and resources needed to help guide them in their learning experience. Our LUDO framework gives students the support they need to make a game they are proud of without getting stuck focusing on small details. The experience will guide students through designing, implementing, and testing their own creations.
DISCIPLINES
Art
Art in games includes graphic design, visual effects, animation, and more, helping to craft all manner of digital experiences.
Design
To design a game requires being a problem solver and strong communicator while always remembering the needs of your audience.
Programming
Programming fundamentals creates a foundation for logical problem solving and vital tech literacy skills.
Sound
What we hear is a fundamental part of getting immersed in our surroundings and is often an area that goes unnoticed.