Program Schedule

Game Design Programming (Python) Course:

Course Dates:  22nd July to 2nd August

• Part 1:  22nd to 26th July
• Part 2:  29th July to 2nd August
  
  

The key concepts covered in this program are:

• Learning the fundamentals of Python, a versatile and beginner-friendly language.
• Utilising Turtle graphics for creating visuals and animation, introducing the concept of objects.
• Understanding variables, loops, and conditional statements to manage game states and interactions.
• Mastering conditional statements for decision-making in games.
• Developing game logic, incorporating principles of object-oriented programming for code organisation and modularity.
• Introducing basic AI concepts for creating interactive game elements.
• Familiarising with Pygame, an object-oriented library that simplifies game development.
• Utilising object-oriented principles to create and manage game objects and animations.
• Capturing user input using object-oriented techniques for game control.
• Implementing object-oriented collision detection and game physics.
• Applying object-oriented principles to create multiple game levels, enhancing gameplay.
• Exploring game design principles and object-oriented programming for an engaging player experience.
• Integrating all concepts and skills to create full-fledged games.

Throughout the course, students will gain valuable experience in object-oriented programming, setting a strong foundation for future endeavours in coding and game design.

3D Computer Game Design and Development (Unreal Engine):

Course Dates:  5th to 16th August

• Part 1: 5th to 9th August
• Part 2:  12th to 16th August 

The key concepts covered in this program are:

• Create a playable game level that includes the playable area, restricted by walls or other 3D assets. Platforms to jump on and/or over. 
• Position environmental assets relevant to the limitation of the player character, such as how high the player can jump to reach a platform or how fast they can run.
• Create automated assets to help progression, like moving platforms, rotating platforms, seesaw, etc. 
• Create hazardous challenges that include areas players must avoid, such as spikes, fire, smoke, etc.
• Create interaction between multiple game assets. For example, a laser beam colliding with another environmental asset other than the player.
• Create interactions between game assets and the player character, like a lift that is only activated once the player character enters its area.
• Create modified 3D objects from standard primitives.
• Create textures using a modern 3D application
• Create and apply materials to 3D objects
• Use placeholders in the engine.
• Replace existing game engine assets with imported assets
• Create and edit collisions for imported assets

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Students must bring their own devices. Pure Minds Academy can provide laptops on a rental basis @AED 500 per laptop rent + AED 2,000 deposit

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