Video Game Design with Flowlab

Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.

Tools & Additional Downloads: You will need to create an account with Flowlab.

skill level: 2/5

ROADMAP

Module 1: Intro to Video Game Design

Explore the role of video game designer and other careers within the video game industry.

Module 2: Design Thinking & Video Game Design

Discover the process of design thinking and the 4 pillars of video game design.

Module 3: Creating Sprites

Learn to use the game design software: Flowlab and design your own sprites.

Module 4: Creating Animations

Explore the role of animations within video games and learn to create your own animations.

Module 5: Collision Part 1

Discover how to add different behaviours to your characters using collisions!

Module  6: Collisions Part 2

Using Flowlab, create your own enemies and environmental collisions like a dangerous spikes.

Module 7: Creating Game Levels

Create a more complex video game by adding more levels and build backgrounds for each level.

Module 8: Additional Game Levels Part 2

Continue refining your game as you add doors, portals, and ways to move between levels.

Module  9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback

Have your peers test your game to give you feedback on how to improve it!

Module 10: Pitching Your Game

Learn effective practices for pitching as you create one for your game!

Module  11: Final Submission

Use the feedback from your peers to polish and perfect your game before your final submission.