2019 City Cluster Mini Festivals - Coders

* Writers * Scientists * Design Thinkers * Coders * Artists * Media Art Mini Coders - held at Brisbane Central State School. Cost per student: $80 Your school will invoice you towards the end of the term.Game Development 101Start with an introduction to fundamental game design principles, then build a unique game with GameMaker, an industry-standard tool used by developers and universities around the world. Beginners and indie developers alike can drag-and-drop their way to game creation with this easy-to-use editor. In this course students:Use programming logic to create game mechanicsProduce sprites and game artBuild games from start to finishPractice game design principles with engaging activitiesJuly 17 – Group: 1 9:00 – 11:30 Group 2: 12:00 – 2:30 July 24 - Group: 1 9:00 – 11:30 Group 2: 12:00 – 2:30July 31 - Group: 1 9:00 – 11:30 Group 2: 12:00 – 2:30August 7 - Group: 1 9:00 – 11:30 Group 2: 12:00 – 2:30The Mini Coders Festival is held over 4 half day sessions. A confirmation email from your school will advise which session your child will be attending.Please note: To manage traffic; drop off and pick up is via the drop off zone in Rogers Street. Rogers Street from St Paul’s Terrace to Water Street is not continuous. The drop off zone can only be accessed from the Water Street end. There will be Brisbane Central staff members and student leaders present to collect your child and escort them to the program. You will not need to park or leave your vehicle. At the end of the session, your child will be brought to the pick-up area for collection.Travel to and from the festival is the responsibility of parents/ caregivers. We look forward to seeing your child in July and parents/carers at the celebration on August 7.**** PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ***** COMMUNICATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE WILL NOT BE SEEN **