Arcade Game Development
Did you love Arcade Games like Space Invaders growing up? Does your child love gaming? Well, why not empower them to code and create their own games!
Your kids will love our fun and engaging Arcade Game Development course, where they will:
- Design and code their very own games
- Upload them to a hand-held gaming device to play with friends!
- Build problem solving and logistical skills
- Learn brand new coding challenges and digital projects
Learning to code requires consistency - and our courses are a brilliant way to build necessary future-fit STEM skills.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: All classes open to public enrolments
***SCHOOL TERMS: Enrolments at the school you are enrolled in only***
Arcade Game Development is available at
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In order to enrol in a School Term Program, you must be a student of that school
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This course includes
In our Arcade Game Development Course your child will:
- Design and code their very own games
- Upload them to a hand-held gaming device to play with friends.
- Become a junior game developer in no time
- Explore games like Space Invaders and Pac Man through to adventure games and role player games.
- Learn 10 hours of valuable content, delivered weekly
- Receive a certificate on completion, collect them all!
Our expert tutors not only make learning fun, but they also adapt their classes to cater to the experience level of all students - so whether your child is a coding whiz, or has never ventured into the world of coding at all, this course is for them.
*Please note that students will not keep the MiniTendo device at the end of the workshop.*
Computer Requirements
Computer requirements:
Students are required to bring their own laptop device and power cord – Windows, Mac and Chromebook devices are accepted. Your device must have a standard USB port or relevant adaptor.
If your child is not proficient with using a laptop trackpad, please bring your own MOUSE. If you would like to save work to take home, please also bring along a USB.
Please note that iPads and Tablets are not supported for this course.
Installation Details
Prior to class please download the software platform as follows:
MakeCode Arcade offline editor – download here https://arcade.makecode.com/offline-app
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