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£50.00
Love playing video games? What if you could make one yourself? Join us for an adventure into coding, where you’ll learn to build your own digital experiences — from your very first session. No
prior experience needed! (Except basic laptop skills, like being able to save and find your work)
DESCRIPTION
Why this course is a must-do
- Real code, real games — You’ll dive into Lua, a programming language used within modern games (Roblox, WoW, Civilization, and more), but in a fun, beginner-friendly way.
- Build games from Day 1 — Create characters, animate motion, detect collisions — all while grasping key programming ideas like variables, functions, conditions, and 2D coordinates.
- Math disguised as play — Any essential maths is taught “in the background,” wrapped in game logic so it feels natural, not intimidating.
- Expert guidance, small group support — Andre Gapper, an experienced developer & educator, leads you step by step — asking questions, giving hints, helping debug.
- Minimal gear, maximum fun — Just bring a laptop (Windows or Mac) and, if possible, a mouse for easier sprite drawing. No expensive software needed — all in-browser.
- Flexible, focused format — Beginners is 5 sessions Monday mornings 10am - 11.30am 5th, 19th, 26th Jan. 2nd & 9th Feb
- Block 2 in person is Tuesday mornings 10am - 11.30am 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Jan 3rd & 10th Feb
- Block 2 online is Thursday mornings 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th Jan. 5th & 12th Feb
Who it’s for
- Ages: 11 and up - beginners welcome on Block 1
- Cost: £50 for the complete course (VAT included)
What your first session feels like
You log in, greeted by bright pixel art and your instructor’s welcome. You draw your first character sprite, write a few lines of code to make it move, experiment with commands, and see your game come alive. You’ll leave with a simple playable demo — and real momentum.
DETAILS
Who this is perfect for
- Creative kids or teens who love games and want to see behind the scenes
- Beginners who want coding explained in a fun, non-scary way
- Youngsters considering digital pathways (games dev, programming, tech)
- Anyone curious how code, logic, and creativity can mix to build something cool
How to join
- Select the correct block- 1 for beginners or 2 if you have already completed block 1
- Bring your laptop and mouse
- Bring curiosity and willingness to experiment
By the end, you will have gained a basic understanding of how code makes games work. Made your own simple playable demo and have a good starting point to go further. Ready to level up? 🎮
