Videogamecamp

BASIC LEVEL

The contents of the VideoGame Camp are divided into three main blocks:

• ART

1. Introduction – Brainstorming
2. Graphical references – Compilation of graphical references. Introduction to the history of video games
3. Concept Art – shaping an idea through drawing

• DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

1. Design – fundamentals of creativity and teamwork. Creation of the GDD (Design Document). Storyboarding
2. Project planning – How to turn an idea into a video game
3. Testing – techniques for detecting errors in a video game.

• PROGRAMMING

1. Starting a project – Development tools: Construct 2. Saving and sharing projects.
2. Introduction to the programming tool – Tile background. Adding a layer. Adding the input objects (player, monster, bullet, explosion…).
3. Adding behaviours – Bullet movement. Scroll to. Limit to stage (bound). Destroy on exiting the stage (destroyoutside). Fade. Other advanced behaviours
4. Adding functionality to the game – Getting the player to shoot. The explosion effect. Making the monsters a little smarter.
5. Keeping score – Scores, lives, etc.
6. Finishing touches – Sound and music.
7. Publish the game – Save and Load. Export for different platforms

ADVANCED LEVEL

The contents of the VideoGame Camp are divided into three main blocks:

• ART & DESIGN

1. Game design – Choice of theme. Main functions. Controller design. Usability and intuitive interface. Main character. Enemies. Background design. Power Ups design. Creating levels
2. Pre-production and Concept Art – Techniques to stimulate creativity. Traditional techniques: illustration, photography, collage, modelling. Digital techniques: 2D and 3D illustration. Graphical representation of three-dimensional models. Lighting
3. Character creation – Character types. Player character, non-player characters, enemies. Character characteristics: anatomy, clothing, hairstyle and accessories. The facial and corporal expression of the characters.
4. Spatial organisation: plans, models and 3D reconstructions – Natural spaces: types of landscapes and their constituent elements. Buildings and living spaces. Spatial organisation: plans, models and 3D reconstructions.
5. Creation of props – Types of props. Characterisation of characters and settings through props. Location and arrangement in the scene. Coherence with characters and environments.
6. Tools for visual creation and animation: Digital Painting via Adobe Photoshop 2D Animation via Spine

• PROGRAMMING

1. Introduction to the programming tool – UNITY AND C#
2. Adding objects – scene creation. Objects of the game. The player at the centre. Enemies. Bullets. Explosions
3. Adding behaviours (scripts) – How to add components. Delimitation of the play area. Lighting control. Camera control. Modification of materials. Animations.
4. Adding functionalities to the game – Giving the player skills. Creation of special effects. Generation of enemies or other intelligent objects. Scores and lives.
5. Finishing touches – Sound and Music. Save and Load. Export for different platforms

More information: appscamp@esne.es / 91 555 25 28 Ext. 241