Design A Video Game Level
Level up your game design
The course
Step into the world of game design!
This hands-on course gives you a beginner-friendly introduction to environment and level design, the key building blocks of game creation. Guided by creative industry pros, you’ll learn how to lay out assets effectively, explore the basics of game logic, and even get a taste of 2D sprite design for characters and objects.
Whether you’re into storytelling, art, or just love gaming, you’ll be encouraged to shape your own creative style and bring your ideas to life on screen. It’s the perfect starting point for anyone curious about the creative side of game development and a great way to build skills for the future.
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What you’ll learn
This hands-on course gives teenagers a beginner-friendly introduction to environment and level design – key building blocks of game creation. Guided by creative industry pros, you’ll learn how to lay out assets effectively, explore the basics of game logic and even get a taste of 2D sprite design for characters and objects.
Whether you’re into storytelling, art or just love gaming, you’ll be encouraged to shape your own creative style and bring your ideas to life on screen. It’s the perfect starting point for anyone curious about the creative side of game development and a great way to build skills for the future.
An authentic studio experience
This is more than just a short course – it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the game design process, gaining real, practical experience in a working game studio. You’ll collaborate, experiment and problem-solve just like professionals do, all in an inspiring, creative environment with experienced tutors and fellow creatives.
Whether you’re considering a future in game design or just want to try something new, this week will give you the skills, confidence and experience to take your creativity further.
Who is this for?
Creative minds aged 11–16 (school years 7 to 11) who are curious about how games are made and want to give it a go. Whether you’re an aspiring game designer or just love the idea of building something from scratch, this is a great place to start. No experience needed, just bring your ideas, and we’ll show you what’s possible.
What you’ll take home
By the end of the course, you won’t just have learned new skills – you’ll have made your very own playable game, complete with a custom .exe file so you can launch it on your home PC and show it off to friends and family. It’s a real, tangible achievement they can be proud of. You’ll also receive a Boomsatsuma Short Course Certificate, something that looks great on a CV, personal statement or college application.
At the end, you’ll get the chance to show your game off at with your parents welcome to visit to see a final showcase of what you have created. It’s a great way to celebrate what you’ve made, meet others on the course, and see where your creativity can take you next. You’ll be learning alongside other people who are just as into games and design as you are, so you might even make a few future collaborators while you’re at it.
Important info
- Please bring a packed lunch each day
- Parental permission is required if students wish to leave the venue for lunch—please inform us at booking or drop-off
- Fruit and drinks will be available throughout the day
- The course is subject to minimum participant numbers to run.
Course details are subject to change and to minimum participant numbers to run.
If you have any questions, or wish to talk to us about Short Courses for Teenagers in Bristol, drop us a line at
shortcourses@boomsatsuma.com
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Short Course: Design A Video Game Level
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