Game Coding Academy

Age Range: Grades 3 to 10

Prerequites: Suitable for students who have a keen interest in computer science. No prior experience is required. Good core values in the classroom is expected.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Game Coding Academy is a is focused on teaching you how to design and develop their your  own games.

You will learn how to code while creating their own games. Think Minecraft, Scratch, Roblox, Game Maker. Throughout the year you will learn how to code with a variety of game making applications and platforms and enhance your coding and computational thinking skills.

Add on’s include working with other like minded people, making new friends while developing your new games, finding the thrill of developing games that actually work and having other play your games! These are some of the activities at the Game Coding Academy.

Delving into the world of game making  makes coding more fun, exciting and your skills just get better as you learn and do more.  Enhance your coding, your game making skills, brush up your digital literacy and have the fun stay with you through learning new platforms. If you are a serious game maker that is!

How does it work in class?

Students will work in both individual and/or group projects. They will be in different levels in class, according to their abilities. When working with others, students will be placed into groups appropriate for the level they are at.

Benefits of learning how to code and create games:

• Learn a variety game making applications through the year
• Improve the ability to focus
• Understand the game design process
• Develop computational thinking skills
• Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Take on an iterative approach to problem solving
• Enhance Digital Literacy skills
• Build confidence and creativity
• Prepare for secondary education and projects at school and higher learning
• Prepare for the jobs of the future in a rapidly advancing technological world
• Develop patience, resilience and strong leadership skills in managing and advancing in technology.

Game Coding Academy Details (ONLINE) Term 2, 2021

8 week program each term

NOTE: Students will be required to use their own laptop for this program and must have stable internet connection to facilitate their learning.

Start date: Thursday, 22 April 2021 | End date: Thursday, 10 June 2021

Session Time: 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm (Thursdays)

Venue: Online Via ZOOM

Cost: $270 per term, per student (includes Minecraft Education license for classroom use)

Term Dates for 2021:

Term 1 (8 weeks) –Thursday 4 February 2021 to Thursday 25 March 2021

Term 2 (8 weeks) – Thursday 22 April 2021 to Thursday 10 June 2021

Term 3 (8 weeks) – Thursday 13 July 2021 to Thursday 2 September 2021

Term 4 (8 weeks) – Thursday 7 October 2021 to Thursday 25 November 2021

Program Key Terms for Enrollments & Renewals

• Bookings /Renewals for every term can be done on this page.
  
• Fees can be paid anytime during the current term for the next term before the due date.
• Fees must be paid in full before a student can enter the program every term.
• Student must not attend class if unwell and contact the academy for an online alternative or a credit. Public holidays are made up with either an extra lesson or session hours added on which will be decided by Innovate Academy.
• No parent / guardian is permitted to stay in the classroom as the program promotes independent learning.
• Laptops are allocated on a first come, first served basis by booking.
• ONLINE PROGRAMS: Students must provide their own laptops and stable internet connection to facilitate their learning in this program.

NOTE:

Please refer to notices from Innovate Academy for make up lessons and session changes during the term, if applicable.

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