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Create your own playable game in this hands-on masterclass led by a professional games developer—the first in a series of three sessions with increasing complexity. Using block programming, you'll be guided step-by-step through building a simple game from scratch, with no prior coding experience needed! Learn fundamental programming concepts while adding core game mechanics like scoring systems, lives, and timers. Discover how games are made from initial idea to playable prototype, and gain skills you can use to develop your own gaming projects. By the end of the session, you'll have created your own working game to share and build upon.

Level up your game development skills in this second masterclass with a professional games developer. Build on your coding fundamentals to create a top-down dungeon crawler game featuring multiple enemy types, collision detection, and more advanced mechanics. Learn how to design engaging gameplay loops, manage different character behaviours, and create immersive game environments. You'll explore more sophisticated programming concepts while developing a more complex playable game. Whether you attended Session 1 or have some prior coding experience, this masterclass will expand your game design toolkit and help you create more ambitious projects.

Take your game development to the next level in this final masterclass with a professional games developer. Learn how to create a simple online multiplayer game and explore the exciting world of online gameplay. Discover how players can connect and interact in real-time, and learn how to tackle the unique challenges of multiplayer design. Building on the skills from previous sessions, you'll create a game that friends can play together online. This advanced session will give you the knowledge and confidence to develop sophisticated gaming projects.

Bring your ideas to life frame-by-frame in this hands-on animation masterclass. Learn the fundamentals of stop-motion animation, from storyboarding and character design to shooting techniques and editing. Follow along as our expert guides you through creating your own short animated sequence, discovering the patience, creativity, and technical skills that go into this captivating art form. Explore how stop-frame animation is used across film and television, and gain practical skills you can use to develop your own animation projects for the TeenTech Awards. No previous experience necessary.

Step into the world of digital animation in this hands-on masterclass. Learn the essential principles of computer animation, from creating movement and timing to bringing characters and objects to life on screen. Follow along as our expert demonstrates industry-standard animation techniques and software, guiding you through the creation of your own animated sequence. Discover how computer animation is used across film, television and gaming, and develop practical skills you can apply to your own creative projects for the TeenTech Awards.