Game Design and Development Course for ages 10–17
Accommodation options are available for this course
The Game Design and Development Course is an exciting introduction to the world of video game creation, designed for students aged 10 to 17. Game development is one of the fastest-growing creative industries today, and this course helps students take their first steps into building their own playable games in a structured and beginner-friendly way.
Students will learn how to design, build, and program basic video games within a few weeks, covering key elements such as gameplay mechanics, graphics, audio, and game logic. Using GameMaker Studio, a powerful yet beginner-friendly game development environment, students will gain hands-on experience with both drag-and-drop programming and GameMaker Language (GML).
Through practical projects and guided learning, students will understand how real games are created and will complete the course with the ability to design and develop their own simple but complete games.
Course Structure
- Introduction to game design principles
- Working with GameMaker Studio environment
- Creating game graphics and visual elements
- Basic sound and audio design for games
- Drag-and-drop programming logic
- Introduction to GameMaker Language (GML)
- Building and testing complete simple games
Course Details
- Total duration: 10 weeks (15 hours)
- Duration of one class: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Weekly intensity: 1 class per week
- Age group: 10–17 years
- Format: on-site classes
- Beginner friendly (no prior experience required)
- Certificate of completion awarded at the end of the course
Class Schedule
- Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
What Students Will Learn
- Fundamentals of game design and development
- How to create interactive gameplay mechanics
- Basics of game graphics and audio integration
- Programming using drag-and-drop and GML
- Problem-solving and logical thinking in game creation
- How to design and complete a playable video game
This course is the perfect introduction to game development, helping students turn creative ideas into real games while building strong technical, artistic, and programming skills for the future.
School accommodation
KSK Homes Student Residence and Hotel
- KSK Homes Twin Room
- Bed Type: Two Single
- Occupancy: Double Occupancy
- Important information: The minimum booking period is 1 month. Booking must be made strictly 3 weeks in advance as the number of spots is limited.
KSK Homes Student Residence and Hotel
- KSK Homes Single Room
- Bed Type: Single
- Occupancy: Single Occupancy
- Important information: The minimum booking period is 1 month. Booking must be made strictly 3 weeks in advance as the number of spots is limited.
Yugo Dubailand
- Yugo Twin Room
- Bed Type: Two Single
- Occupancy: Double Occupancy
- Important information: The minimum booking period is 4 months. Booking must be made strictly 3 weeks in advance as the number of spots is limited.
Yugo Dubailand
- Yugo Single Room
- Bed Type: Double
- Occupancy: Single Occupancy
- Important information: The minimum booking period is 4 months. Booking must be made strictly 3 weeks in advance as the number of spots is limited.
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