£60.00
Love playing video games? What if you could make one yourself? Join us for a 6-week adventure into coding, where you’ll learn to build your own digital experiences — from your very first session. No
prior experience needed!
Both Classroom and Online courses will run for 6 weeks between 1pm - 2.30pm
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 — Six weekly sessions (Tuesdays (In person) Thursdays (Online) 1:00–2:30 pm), so learning is steady but manageable.
When & who it’s for
- Dates: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November + 2nd & 9th December, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Ages: 11 and up — beginners welcome!
- Cost: £60 for the complete 6-week 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 6 weekly dates
- Register & pay £60 total
- Bring your laptop (and mouse if you have one)
- 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? 🎮
