Learn to Create Games for the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad!
27 May 2010Learn to Create Games for the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad!
This 10 week course covers creating simple 2D games using the Torque game engine, and deploying those games onto Apple hardware such as the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. The course is tailored for teachers who want to use game development as a learning aid.
Areas covered include:
- Importing artwork, or creating original art for use in games.
- Writing scripts to add interactivity and gameplay.
- Creating particle effects.
- Incorporating tilt and touch input methods.
- Adding sound effects and music.
- Using Apple's Xcode to deploy games onto the target platforms.
- Hardware, software and financial requirements for Torque game development in the classroom.
Participants should be familiar with programming basics. Experience with C++, VisualBasic, Java or Flash Actionscript would be sufficient. Computers with all the required software will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring laptop computers to the class.
VENUE: Multimedia Centre, Strathcona, 34 Scott Street Canterbury Victoria (Park in surrounding streets or in carpark off Claremont Crescent)
Melways Map Reference: Map 46 D12
Cancellations
No refunds if less than 5 working days notice. Cancellations prior to this incur a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made in writing to pd@vitta.org.au
Confirmation and receipt
Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email, though spam blocking can prevent this. Please contact Jo at jo@vitta.org.au if you don’t receive this email.
You will also receive a reminder email a few days prior to the PD.
The 10 week course will go from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm on the following dates:
May 27th, June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, June 24th, July 15th, July 22nd, July 29th, Aug 5th, and Aug 12th
Price: VITTA members $ 750 (Inc. GST) non-members $900.00 (Inc. GST)
| Registrations Open: | 21 Apr 2010 |