$20
weeklyGamemaker: Creative Game Development and 2D Animation
Completed by 3 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-10 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
In this engaging class, students will dive into the world of game development using GameMaker while also exploring the basics of 2D animation. Each week will focus on a new theme, allowing learners to create their own unique games and animations. Students will gain hands-on experience with the GameMaker interface, learn essential coding concepts, and develop their creativity as they design characters, backgrounds, and game mechanics. This class encourages collaboration, creativity, and fun, making it perfect for aspiring game developers! Week of Oct. 7: Character Creation Design unique characters for your games, focusing on appearance and personality traits. Week of Oct. 14: Background Design Create vibrant and immersive backgrounds that enhance the gameplay experience. Week of Oct. 21: Basic Game Mechanics Learn to implement fundamental game mechanics like movement, scoring, and interactions. Week of Oct. 28: 2D Animation Basics Explore the basics of 2D animation, bringing your characters and objects to life. Week of Nov. 4: Building Levels Design and construct game levels that challenge players and keep them engaged. Week of Nov. 11: Sound and Music Integration Learn how to add sound effects and music to your games for an immersive experience.
Learning Goals
Develop creativity and critical thinking by designing unique game characters and levels.
Learn the basics of 2D animation to enhance the visual appeal of their games.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to be inclusive and supportive of students with unique learning needs, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD. We will implement a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, hands-on activities, and step-by-step ins
Parental Guidance
Gamemaker and Piskel can be used by children of any age. Children under the age of 13 should be directly supervised by a parent, guardian or another authorized adult (such as a teacher) who agrees to be bound by our Terms of Use.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
At Milisan, our school fosters a passion for games, art, and adventure.
Our team of carefully screened instructors are not only experienced in these fields, but they are also avid enthusiasts.
We stay up-to-date with the latest tech and games. Milisan instructors are even provided with a monthly Robux allowance!
With diverse academic backgrounds ranging from education, to coding, to art, our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise
to the classes.
Our mission is to make learning engaging and tailored to individual interests, promoting both personal and academic growth.
Milisan School owner, Janelle Wooten, and all our instructors have experience teaching students ages 6-17. Our instructors Charlie Hall, Willem Marda, and Emma Thompson have all completed college credits of coding classes.
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