Python & Video Game Design Camp (Middle School Day Camp)
Dates: July 15th - 19th, 2019.
Middle School: This camp is for students entering grades 5 - 9.
Location: DeKalb, IllinoisInterested in learning how to build your own video games but don't know where to start? Learn how using the Python programing language and Pygame, a free and open source library for making multimedia application like video games.
Join the Fun
- Use Pygame design software
- Design a video game using Python
- Explore popular video games
- Learn the essentials of game design
- Develop a game story
- Create game characters
- Invent game goals and rules
- Storyboard game scenarios
- Design a game interface
- Create sound effects
- Explore 3D virtual worlds like Minecraft
- Compare video games to table top games
- Meet professional video game developers
Time: 9am to 4pm
Lunch: Students are asked to bring a lunch.
Program Fees: Cost for participation in this program is $250. We only have space for 20 participants, so early registration is recommended. For more information contact: dcl@niu.edu or call 815-753-8139.
Registration is available by clicking the button below!
