Game Design Course in Roblox: Design and Program Your Own Game (8-Session)

PLATFORM:
(Roblox Studio is free and can be obtained here: https://www.roblox.com/create. Mac and Windows ONLY! Not compatible with Ipads, Kindles, Tablets, Phones, and Game Consoles.)

SKILL LEVEL:
This program is meant for Basic level players. This program requires Advanced reading comprehension, Moderate proficiency with computers, and some prior experience with Roblox. Additionally, campers will need typing and hotkey proficiency, along with basic arithmetic skills.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Professionally-made video games are created through the combined efforts of multiple teams. With Roblox Studio, you can play the role of both a programmer and a game designer to explore the various aspects of video game development. Like all Connected Camps programs, this class offers a project-based, exploratory classroom environment that sits at the intersection of learning and playing. After all, kids learn the most when they're having fun!

To power your creations, you will learn a light-weight programming language called Lua to create scripts that’ll customize the properties of in-game objects. We’ll show you the ropes in implementing technical elements such as special effects, breakable objects, and triggered events.

Over the course of 2 months, you will:

— Deepen your game design and programming skills in the Roblox Studio Program to create your own video game.
— Code scripts with the Lua programming language that’ll enable you to take control of the game’s environment.
— Learn how to apply technical elements like scoreboards and animations to enhance the user experience.
— Develop a project from start to finish and refine different qualities over the course of each developmental stage.

This is a course where you’ll learn the basics of Roblox Studio as you progress through your own video game project. At the start of each session, we’ll introduce a new technical element for you to implement into your game’s design. As each class comes to an end, you’ll get to playtest and share your work with other students. This process will give you a ton of feedback so you can continually improve your work.

You can also access your project at any time you want. This means you’ll be able to work on your project or show it off in your spare time outside of class!

PARENTS: 
Video game design is comprised of many different technical and abstract  components and in this course, your child will learn basic Lua programming while they develop a game project. We provide a constructive and safe space for students to learn and apply the same concepts that real life programmers and game designers use to create video games. As your child codes and taps into their critical thinking skills, they’ll be able to see the results of their programming by watching their game transform.

This is an 8-session course that balances discussion time with plenty of hands-on experience so students can cement what they’re learning and explore the topics they're interested in. We combine Roblox with education so your child can engage their passions as they have fun in a positive, interest-driven environment. Please note that we will be asking for your camper's in-game username so that we can connect and play together.

Your child will also have access to Roblox Studio after the program and can continue to use their new skills in their personal projects.