Impact Gamers

inspiring makers

Groups

Weekly Groups

We are open after-school Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays for students aged 8-15yrs.

We are always looking to expand our groups.
Please fill in this form to register your interest

For any 16yr old or older you should consider the IG Academy

Who we are
Impact Gamers is a BAFTA* award winning community organisation that exists to inspire young people to make positive computer games.

The Course
The initial 6 week block is an introduction period where your child will learn to make a basic game using Clickteam Fusion. Clickteam fusion is an easy to use graphical programming language, which is more powerful than Scratch and easier to use than python. You can download a free version of the software to use at home.

Once inducted; the student will be supported and mentored to in an aspect of game making in 6 week blocks (They can continue work at home).

They will later be able to chose to make their own games from the start as their skills grow.

This course is not a formal qualification, we set our own scheme of work and are happy to share updates with you. 

Your child will be automatically enrolled onto the next 6 week block unless we are notified that you no longer want to attend. Please note we can not hold places if your child is not attending or engaging in the sessions. 

Age and ability
Aimed at ages 8-14 but older or younger people can come at our discretion. Students will need to be able to use a mouse.  We have low and medium desk heights and adjustable chairs and monitor heights.

Payments

Groups are free to attend, however if you are able to afford it we suggest a donation of £60 per half term to help cover running costs

Timings
Sessions are currently run on Mondays 4-5 pm and 5-6 pm. We ask that you arrive promptly so we can start on time. If you arrive early for the second session you may need to wait in the hall until the previous session has finished .
Parents can leave or stay and enjoy tea/coffee, retro games magazines, chatting with others and free WiFi in the side rooms.

* 2018 Young Games Designer Mentor Winner

 
 
 

WORK EXPERIENCE

We offer work experience for students, contact us for more information.

For any 16yr old or older you should consider the IG Academy