Video Game Design

Course Code

FTCH007

For those enthusiastic about gaming, this Video Game Design course is an exciting way to get young minds working...

Ideal for learning more about a hobby and keeping kids entertained during the holidays.
Learn to design and create your very own video game!
Learn about games you can play on the web or your smartphone.
Great first step into the world of coding.
Will need own laptop or PC ideally MacOs 10.12 or Windows 7 and a keyboard.
Learning through videos, online activities and informal quizzes.
Online classroom access for asking tutors questions.
Monthly live Q&A hosted by tutors.

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Put your gaming experience and imagination into action, developing an original game that you can fully play and show to family and friends.

The fundamentals covered in Video Game Design are a great first step into the world of coding. Students are introduced to object-oriented programming, and a behaviour-based logic system focussed on applying behaviours and attributions, testing, debugging and fine-tuning products all of which comprises a core component of computer science and is familiar to any programmer. This is a rich course and one of our most popular, and many kids take it more than once to develop their skills even further.

Students will also gain access to an online classroom where they will be able to post questions for tutors to respond to. In addition to this, they will also be invited to a monthly live Q&A session with a tutor, optional but encouraged, to help learners get the most out of their course.

This course is ideal for keeping kids entertained during the school holidays and giving them the opportunity to learn something new, without having to worry about juggling with homework.

Course Duration

Unlimited.

Course Outcome

Kids will have created their very own video game and can share and access anywhere.

Entry Requirements

This course is available for anyone however we feel it's most suited to those aged 9-12 years old. Access to recent laptop/computer is required.

Assessment

Informal quiz.

Course requirements

There are a number of requirements needed before you enrol your child on this course. It is recommended that students are between 9-12 years old.

Virtual sessions

You must be 17 or under to participate in the virtual classroom sessions for safeguarding reasons.

Computer requirements

A basic laptop from the last five years will be sufficient. You will need to have your own device in order to connect to our online learning platform. We recommend the following PCs are suitable.

MacOS
– MacOs 10.12 or later
– All intel based Macbooks and iMacs since 2015
– 8GB RAM
– Min 1GB available storage

Windows Device
– Windows 7 or later
– Using Intels i3 (i5 recommended) since 2013
– 8GB RAM
– Min 1gb storage space available

Internet speed

– 15mbps connection or better is recommended.

For reference, if you can stream YouTube videos full screen without buffering and it looks good then you’re good to go!

Study Method

This course will be studied through distance learning online. Learn when and wherever you can, as long as you have access to the internet. The course will be available online, so receiving your materials is easy.

Students will work independently at their own pace through learning materials and assignments, and will also receive tutor support via email and telephone.

Virtual sessions

A virtual classroom is set up for students to ask their tutor any questions as they progress their course, in addition to a live monthly Q&A session.

Please note: you must be 17 or under to participate in the virtual classroom sessions for safeguarding reasons.

Assessment

All of the course is housed on an online learning platform. There are a number of tasks to complete and an informal quiz to test skills gained.

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, students have created their own game which they can play themselves and share with others! Once they have finished the course, their profile with XP (experience points) will be sent by email.

You can enrol on this course at any time, it is self guided so you can start as soon as you’re ready.

Many parents enrol their children on these courses during the school holidays to keep the kids busy, and give them the chance to learn something new that they might not at school, whilst they don’t have to worry about the pressures of homework.

Lead teachers have a strong background in education coupled with technical expertise in the area they teach. They are supported by course Instructors, who are most frequently talented computer science and engineering students.

All our instructors undergo in-person training in the curriculum of the course they are teaching and in child safety policies. We select our tutors on technical expertise but also for great communication skills and a real passion for their subject.

A basic laptop from the last five years will be sufficient. You will need to have
your own device in order to connect to our online learning platform. We recommend the following PCs are suitable:
● MacOS
○ MacOS 10.12 or later
○ All intel based Macbooks and iMacs since 2015
○ 8GB RAM
○ min 1GB available storage
○ webcam
● Windows Device
○ Windows 7 or later
○ Using Intel i3 (i5 recommended) since 2013
○ 8GB RAM
○ Min 1gb storage space available
○ webcam

If you do not have a computer that meets the computer requirements, we can provide a cloud-based solution for most courses. This will give you access to a high-spec computer via the cloud, meaning you simply use a very basic device that can access the internet and has a screen, keyboard and mouse.
An internet connection speed of 15mbps or higher is recommended. If you can stream YouTube videos full screen without buffering and it looks good then you’re good to go!

Students will receive a log-in to the virtual classroom after they’ve enrolled on the course. Students can ask questions in the virtual classroom as soon as they sign in, and questions will be reviewed every week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students will have access to the virtual classroom for the duration of their course.

The Q&A sessions will run for one hour, on the last Wednesday of every month. It will be hosted via Zoom and a link will be posted on the virtual classroom for students to log on and join. This is optional and students can log in and out whenever they like. All our tutors are DBS checked and have been trained to run live courses for children and teens under 18 years old.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.