Creating Games in Roblox Studio

Roblox is a popular online multiplayer game that has recently discovered the ability to play games on its own platform - Roblox Studio! On this engine, the guys will learn how to create their own game worlds using the Lua programming language, full-fledged educational games, charity events with friends and busy gaming communities.

Nowadays, professional game and application developers are a very popular and promising specialty. If your child is interested in computer games or information technology, but he does not yet have programming experience, the course "Creating games in Roblox Studio" is a great start for a child in this application.

Who is the course for?

• Children who take their first steps in programming.
• Passionate about video games.
• Dreaming of creating their own games and applications.

Requirements for students (level of knowledge):

• Basic computer skills (launching applications, creating folders, changing file names, downloading pictures from the Internet).
• Ability to read.
• Basic knowledge of English and the ability to type fluently on an English layout.

About the course

On the course, the child feels like a real game developer: he knows how Roblox Studio works, he will create his first game from scratch and promote it in the huge Roblox gaming community.

The bright and colorful environment of Roblox is ideal for learning basic coding skills, allowing certain children to be interested in programming as a possible future profession.

In the process of learning, children receive basic programming skills in the Lua language, learn how to create and create 3D objects, include moving objects in the game, introduce game currency, create a change of day and night, and create game menus. Children develop several of their games. It can be a battle of robots, or a race of cars, space adventures or futsal. They are also of great importance and will protect projects.

The participants of the release are the first steps towards monetization of their creations: the Roblox Studio platform makes it possible to create casual clothes and sell them to people.

Also in our development, we are working hard on common concepts and principles that will help to use in all programming, and we will lay the foundation for sustainable development in this area: the guys learn the basics of the Lua programming language, which in the future will master the C#, Python or JavaScript languages.

Information technology has developed very quickly, so programming is one of the most sought-after specialties. Learning the mechanics of creating computer games, experience working on projects, the basics of the Lua language - all this will be a valuable experience for any person who studies not only the use of ready-made computer products, but also wants to understand how they work, or create their own software on their own .

Course content:

• Studying the principle of game movement
• Basic game programming skills in Lua
• Analysis of algorithms and algorithmic projects and scripts
• Object Modeling
• Creating images and designs, working with textures and lighting, designing landscapes and other elements of the game
• Creating a Managed Game

Course Objectives:

• Learn how to create a plot, design and game mechanics in Roblox Studio using the Lua programming language.
• Take children from their interest in playing computer games to the desire to create them and develop them in the future in the field of IT.

Learning outcome:

• Own game in Roblox Studio.
• Understanding game mechanics and game levels.
• The ability is strong, to refine your game and propose a task, while developing imagination and creativity.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and physics.
• Basic knowledge of the Lua programming language.
• Ability to work in the game.
• Algorithmic thinking skills.
• Desire to work for results, identify and protect projects.

Alumni training:

• Created my own games in the Roblox Studio environment.
• Programming in Lua.
• Build circuits using scripts.
• Understand code and fix bugs.
• Work with animation.
• Create 3D models for Roblox.
• Create a portfolio of created models and developed games.
• Continue your studies at more advanced levels.

What you need for classes:

The child definitely needs computers with programs installed on it.
If classes are online:
Access to the Internet (guaranteed stability of the Internet connection, from 10 Mbps).
Headphones, as well as additional equipment for the best sound quality: a microphone or headset.
Sign up for a course on games for kids at Roblox Studio. Let this time pass with benefit! Thanks to a large number of such promising, nowadays, areas as game development, a small programmer will no longer waste time playing computer games, he will learn how to implement, program and create his own game universes!

Computer System Requirements:

Please make sure your laptop is suitable for the course. You can find it out in our recommendations.

Course Software Installation Instructions:

We provide instructions for installing the software required for the course, which you can open by clicking here. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to successfully install the software. If you have any questions or problems during the installation process, please contact your manager or course instructor.

At the end of the course, each student receives a personal certificate from CODDY.

Questions from parents:

1. “I want my son to learn Roblox game programming, but it’s not clear where to start and how to continue.”

Answer:

Programming in Roblox is taught in our course “Creating games in Roblox Studio”. The course does not require special training and is suitable for beginners. The program is designed for 9 months of training - this is a long period of training, during which the guys get a lot of new skills and get acquainted in detail with the programming of games in Roblox.

Students go through the entire process of creating a game: they create a landscape, model objects and characters, learn how to build a game scenario, get acquainted with programming in the Lua language, which is built into Roblox.

The course is full of information, practical tasks and gives good skills in game development in Roblox Studio.

An important distinguishing feature of the course is the introduction of the child to the different roles that are found in Gamedev - developer, level designer, environment designer, 3D modeler, game designer. Thus, the child receives a three-dimensional understanding of the development of games and can further develop in the direction of interest to him.

2. "Is the regular version enough for the Roblox course, or do I need a special educational version of the program?"

Answer:

Roblox Studio must be installed in order to take the course.

What skills should a child have before the course:

• the course does not require special skills, the only requirement is age - the course is designed for children 8-12 years old;
• since the course has a section on programming, it will be useful to know the basics of programming in any language (this is not necessary, but it will be easier for the child). You can first take the courses "Creating games in Scratch", "Minecraft: an introduction to artificial intelligence".