Age: 14+
Day: Flex-paced
Time: Flex-paced
Start: Flex-paced
End: Flex-paced
Duration: 360 Minutes
Cost: $97/one-time
Description:
Are you ready to level up your skills and create the next multiplayer gaming hit? During this flex paced mini course, learners aged 14+ will dive deep into the world of multiplayer 3D game development. This course is designed to teach you the cutting-edge technologies and skills behind building games that connect players from all over the globe.
This Mini course contains 4 lessons.
What You’ll Learn:
Game Design Principles: Start with the foundations of what makes a multiplayer game engaging and fun. Learn about player interaction, game balance, and designing a captivating 3D environment.
3D Modeling & Asset Creation: Use professional-grade tools to design stunning 3D assets that bring your game world to life.
Backend Development: Master Node.js and JavaScript to create the server-side code that powers player connections, handles game logic, and ensures smooth gameplay.
Linux Server Administration: Set up your very own Linux game server and learn to use the command line like a pro. Manage your server securely and efficiently as the backbone of your multiplayer experience.
Networking Fundamentals: Explore how players interact over the internet through sockets, events, and real-time communication.
Collaborative Development: Work with your peers to develop and test game features, simulating the collaborative workflow of real-world game studios.
This isn’t just a course—it’s a hands-on journey into the world of game creation. From coding backend systems to designing breathtaking 3D worlds, you’ll gain skills in programming, networking, and creativity that will take your tech abilities to the next level. By the end of the session, you’ll have your very own multiplayer 3D game to showcase to family, friends, or even potential collaborators!
No prior experience with Linux, game development, or backend coding? No problem! This course is beginner-friendly while offering advanced challenges for students who want to push themselves further.
Laptop and or desktop computer running Windows or Mac OS.
We highly recommend Google Chrome for the web browser. MYTEK LAB Parent Account and Student Account. Zoom video conferencing software.
Get ready to create, code, and connect—your multiplayer game awaits!
Your instructor, Stephen Souders—also known as Mr. MYTEK—has been immersed in the field of information technology since the age of 15 when he began working for an ISP while still in high school. Stephen holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Florida Gulf Coast University and a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Kennesaw State University. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in web development, managed an Information Technology department, and taught classes at Georgia Highlands College for more than six years. In 2015, Stephen and his wife, Jacky, founded MYTEK LAB, where they have been providing technology education to students of all ages ever since.