Technology Camp: GameCrafters (From Idea to Market)
So, you want to make a game…
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of creativity and innovation. The GameCrafters game development camp is designed to cultivate creativity and spark innovation while empowering you to create and market games!
The GameCrafters game development summer camp aims to inspire and empower young creators by providing them with a comprehensive learning experience in game design, development, and marketing. At our technology summer camps we strive to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to design and develop their games and understand game mechanics, storytelling, and collaboration. The ultimate objective is for each camper to leave with a playable game prototype, a deeper appreciation for the art of game design, and the confidence to pursue their creative endeavors in game development.
Objectives
- Exploration: Provide a comprehensive introduction to game design, encouraging campers to explore various aspects such as level design, user interface, and game economics.
- Creativity: Cultivate a creative environment where campers are encouraged to think innovatively and experiment with new ideas without fear of failure.
- Memories: Design the camp experience to not only teach skills but also to create lasting memories and foster new friendships.
- Learning: Inspire a lifelong passion for learning by integrating fun, education, and curiosity into every aspect of the camp.
Schedule
Day 1: Game Programming – Concept to Prototype
Time | Activity |
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9:00 AM | Welcome, Introductions, Expectations, and Rules |
9:15 AM | Workshop: Game Design, Storyboarding, and the Pitch! |
10:30 AM | Break |
10:45 AM | Workshop: Game Mechanics & Creating Game Art |
12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
1:00 PM | Workshop: Game Development & Programming |
2:30 PM | Break |
2:45 PM | Workshop: Game Playtesting |
3:45 PM | Wrap-up and Dismissal |
4:00 PM | Clean-up |
Day 2: Game Programming – Playtesting to Marketing
Time | Activity |
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9:00 AM | Welcome Back! |
9:10 AM | Workshop: Marketing a Game |
10:30 AM | Break |
10:45 AM | Workshop: Designing a Website for a Game |
12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
1:00 PM | Workshop: Game Iteration |
2:30 PM | Break |
2:45 PM | Workshop: Game Playtesting |
3:30 PM | Game Showcase |
4:00 PM | Dismissal |