COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Introduction to 2D Game Design

The Introduction to 2D Game Design camp provides an exciting perspective on designing and developing flash-based games. The program focuses on videogame development, animation, and design. Students use Flash, Photoshop, and other computer software to develop games. At the end of the two-week session, students have developed their own videogame.

• Gain the skills necessary to design and develop Web-based videogames!
• Create with Macromedia Flash and Adobe graphic software packages!
• Study the importance of both technology and art design in the development of games!
• Become familiar with the history of the videogame and animation industries!

Intermediate 2D Game Design and Animation

The Intermediate 2D Game Design and Animation class provides an exciting perspective on developing your skills with flash-based games.

The program focuses on VideoGame development and animation. At the end of the two-week session, students have modified the videogame they created in the introductory class, adding animation and interactive artificial intelligence. The students also have exposure to developing a GameMaker videogame.

• Refine the skills and tools necessary to design and develop Web-based videogames!
• Receive advanced instruction using Macromedia Flash and Adobe graphic software packages for animation!

Advanced 2D Game Design

The Advanced 2D Game Design class refines skills with advanced 2D animation and GameMaker software.

The course focuses on 2D videogame development and animation. Students work with GameMaker software to develop a sophisticated 2D videogame. At the end of the 80-hour program, students have developed a new, original videogame with GameMaker software.

• Master the design and development of 2D-based videogames!
• Receive advanced instruction in the use of GameMaker software!
• Apply advanced skills in 2D computer animation and game design by developing an original 2D videogame!