Game-Making Workshops

Learn to code video games! During the Adler Planetarium's free Game-Making workshops, students will investigate the philosophy behind games as interaction devices, such as how levels and characters are designed to teach players how to survive in a game’s world. Why do more experienced players have a tendency to want to destroy things, while newer players often choose building-based routes? How can a developer use code and logic to predict how a player will act or respond? Along with the valuable STEM experience teens will gain through coding their own games using GameMaker Studio, teens will learn how to design sprites (single-entity graphics), music, sound effects, and more. The technologies students will be introduced to will be free or low-cost, and accessible, so that students will be able to take their game design skills beyond the classroom. Current high school students are encouraged to apply online at the program link. Applications are due on September 15.

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