Coding Kids: Let's Make Games! (Udemy.com)

For kids (and grownups) who want to learn programming foundations and make their own games.

( 86 Reviews )

Created by: Mickey Blumental

Produced in 2016

What you will learn

make their own games at home using free software
understand the basic concepts and logic of programming
build their confidence working with computers and professional software

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

Course Description

Course Description

This course offers a gentle and fun introduction to the world of game development, teaching basic coding and game design concepts. The goal of the course is to get kids comfortable and passionate about coding and game development. It is also a great way for creative kids toexpress themselvesby bringing their own gameideas to life.

The Coding Kids Approach

Learning should be fun. Our kids are having too much fun to realize they are actually gaining some of the most indispensable skills for their possible future career.

At Coding Kidswe turn kids'love of playing videogames into making videogames.
The journey will prepare them for potential careers in fields such as programming, game design, digital art, interactive media and so much more.

Contents and Overview

In over three and a half hours of content including 38 lectures, this course covers the foundations of programming and game design by building four different games from scratch.
Completed Construct 2 project files for each tutorial can be downloaded through the course.

This course covers, amongst other things:

Object based programming2d game spritesBehavioursVariablesEvents and ActionsGame design

Students will also learn basic good programming habits such as proper object naming, frequent saving of work and pre-planning of work.

Upon completion students will understand basic programming concepts and be able to make a variety of games entirely on their own. They will be at a much better position to take on further learning of programming and game development at school or at home.

Who this course is for:
Kids aged 8-15 with interest in programming and/or game developmentParents who want to help their kids learn programmingAdults who look for a simple and easy introduction to game development

Time: 3.5h

Instructor Details

Mickey Blumental

4.5 Rating
86 Reviews

Passionate game designer, Mickey has over a decade of experience working on some of the world's biggest game brands such as Final Fantasy, Resident Evil and Need for Speed.
Mickey has also taught game development in the College of North East London in England.

With a degree in animation and self published comics, Mickey brings a lot of creative juices to the table.