Learn how to design and modify your own exciting arcade style video games.  You'll learn how to control characters, objects and outcomes in your game, then increase the difficulty level and add more features.  Graphics Design and Graphics Animation topics will also be covered.   You should have a fast internet connection which should be faster than dial-up.  If you have a DSL or Cable modem, then you should be fine.  Your computer must meet the minimum sustem requirements listed below.  The class is 7 weeks in length.  Your 7 weeks will begin when you receive and redeem your voucher code after payment.

DATE:                         You may register any time between
                                    December 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012
FEE:                           $109
COURSE NUMBER: 212VGM1201A (December 2011)  
                                    312VGM1201A (January - March 2012)

Video GameMaker2: INVADER

Ages 10 and Older

Learn how to design and modify your own exciting arcade-style games. Control characters and outcomes, then increase the difficulty level and add more features. Topics covered include graphic design and animation, sprites, objects, room creation, instances, bonus levels and more.  You’ll create games including soccer, a Breakout-style game, and Alien Invader (plus a secret game at the end of the class!) You should have a fast internet connection which should be faster than dial-up. If you have a DSL or Cable modem, then you should be fine. Your computer must meet the minimum system requirements listed below. The class is 7 weeks in length. Your 7 weeks will begin when you receive and redeem your voucher code after payment.

DATE:                         You may register any time between
                                     January 1 and March 31, 2012.

FEE:                           $109

COURSE NUMBER: 312VGM2201A

System Requirements for Video GameMaker Classes

WINDOWS

• Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent) running Windows 98, SE, Me, 2000, XP (and later)
• 128 MB RAM
• DirectX 8 or higher compatible graphics graphics card with at least 16MB of video memory (preferably 32 MB or more).  Also a DirectX 8 or higher compatible sound card is required. DirectX version 8.0 or later is required (not included; you can download it at the Microsoft DirectX page).
• Adobe Flash Player (Click here to make sure you have a copy of the player.