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Computer Science • Series

[SHW SUMMER CAMP] Intro to Video Games: How to Create & Program Your Own Game!

Ryan D

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on August 5, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Using the Roblox platform, we'll be going over the process of creating your very own game on Roblox Studio. Together, we'll get familiar with the UI, learn how to use 3D assets in your game, and learn how to program in Lua to make it all come to life! At the end, you'll get the opportunity to create your very own game!

Tutor Qualifications

I've been programming games on Roblox since 2017, fluent with the Lua programming language. I've amassed millions of visits on my games and have been a tutor on schoolhouse.world since 2022. WIth AP Computer Science and Computer Science Principles behind my belt, I also have the background knowledge needed to explain the concepts!

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

It is HIGHLY encouraged of you to attend all sessions, as we will be covering lots of material in each. Missing one session can mean missing out on a lot of CRUCIAL information!

Please let me know in advance if you cannot make a session.

Dates

July 15 - August 5

Learners

28 / 100

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

Hey, Ryan here! When I've got the time, I'm here in schoolhouse, happy to engage with the community, and provide tutoring in the areas I love the most! I was an inaugural Tutor Coach in the Enrichment Subworld up until June 2024. When I'm not on this site, I'm probably at school, hanging out with friends, or playing a bit of soccer.

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

Jul

Session 1

Orientation

Sat Jul 15, 2023, 12:30 AM

Hop on in! In our orientation, we'll introduce ourselves to each other, do a few icebreakers, and then get started! We'll be going over the timeline of this series, and what you can expect in terms of future sessions.

Jul

Session 2

Computer Science

Tue Jul 18, 2023, 12:30 AM

Building!

In this session, we'll be going over building on Roblox Studio, as I'll demonstrate how you can create 3D assets and place them into your virtual worlds, as well as using freely-accessible ones, too!

Jul

Session 3

Office Hours

Wed Jul 19, 2023, 12:30 AM

If you have any questions about building, or want to work with me further on it, hop on in, and we can discuss!

Jul

Session 4

Computer Science

Thu Jul 20, 2023, 12:30 AM

Programming (Part 1)

We're going to learn the basics of Lua, the programming language used for game development on Roblox, and go over how to program simple mechanics that we can incorporate into a game! We'll also go over resources and tools that Roblox provides us on this front.

Jul

Session 5

Office Hours

Fri Jul 21, 2023, 12:30 AM

If you have any questions about programming in Roblox, or want to work with me further on it, hop on in, and we can discuss!

Jul

Session 6

Computer Science

Sat Jul 29, 2023, 12:30 AM

Programming (Part 2)

We're going to go over how to program even more mechanics that we can incorporate into a game! We'll also introduce our own "game jam", where I'll give you one week to try to create your own game on Roblox, individually!

Aug

Session 7

Office Hours

Tue Aug 1, 2023, 12:30 AM

If you have any questions or want advice on creating your game, hop on in, and we can discuss!

Aug

Session 8

Office Hours

Thu Aug 3, 2023, 12:30 AM

If you have any questions or want advice on creating your game, hop on in, and we can discuss!

Aug

Session 9

Computer Science

Sat Aug 5, 2023, 12:45 AM

In our final session, we're going to go over the accomplishments we've all had over the course of the series, and highlight the games you guys have created! It's a time of celebration!

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