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Intro to 2D Game Development with Godot
Students learn how video games are built by creating their own from scratch using a real game engine. This hands-on course introduces programming in a fun, structured, and supportive environment - no prior experience required.
What Students Will Learn
Meet The Instructors!
Chad Lines, MBA-ITM
Chad Lines is a software development professional with over 15 years of experience in software engineering, systems design, and technical leadership.
He is passionate about helping students understand how technology works - not just how to use it - through hands-on, project-based learning.
Maegen Lines
Maegen Lines is a Co-Founder of Lines Academy, where she is committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for students of all ages and experience levels.
As a homeschooling mother of 10 years, she understands the value of making education both practical and enjoyable through hands-on, project-based learning.
Course Description
This hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of game development using the Godot game engine. Students will learn programming concepts, problem-solving skills, and creative design by building their own playable 2D game.
The course emphasizes logical thinking, creativity, and technical skill development in a structured and engaging environment.
- Ages 7–17 (grouped by skill level if necessary)
- No prior coding experience required.
By the end of the course, students will:
- Understand basic programming concepts (variables, functions, loops, conditionals)
- Learn core game development principles (scenes, sprites, collision, input)
- Implement player movement and interaction systems
- Design simple game mechanics
- Debug and improve their code
- Complete a small playable game project
- Computational thinking
- Logical reasoning
- Creative design
- Project planning
- Debugging skills
- Confidence in technical problem-solving
- Laptop that they can bring to class (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
- Email account
- Optional: USB drive for project backups
Now Enrolling for Fall 2026!
Give Your Child the Tools to Create, Not Just Consume
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$380.00
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