Video Game Creators- Design A Game Using Unity 

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Why Take This Course?

Video Game Creators- Design A Game Using Unity 

Unleash your child's creativity and technological prowess in our exciting course where your video game player will become a video game developer!

Dive into the world of 3D and VR game creation using Unity, the powerhouse behind over half of all 2D and 3D games globally. This isn't a watered-down version – it's the real deal!

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*IMPORTANT Materials Needed:

Each student will need to have the unity package installed with the required editor . We will be using unity editor 2021.3.34f1. NOTE: this download and install take a long time. Please allows at least an hour of interrupted time. 
Download link: https://unity.com/download

The requirements for the computer are a bit intense (think - Gaming PC) for decent performance. Slower or older computers will be useable but somewhat challenging due to performance. 

System requirements

OPERATING SYSTEM (any of these)

Windows 7 SP1+, 8, 10, 64-bit versions only

Mac OS X 10.12+

Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04

CentOS 7

https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/system-requirements.html

  • Unleash your child's creativity and technological prowess in our exciting course where your video game player will become a video game developer!

    Dive into the world of 3D and VR game creation using Unity, the powerhouse behind over half of all 2D and 3D games globally. This isn't a watered-down version – it's the real deal!

    We kick off with a hands-on approach, taking existing "mini-games" and guiding your young game designer through the process of modifying and republishing them. Your developer will master Unity by deconstructing pre-existing games, gaining an insider's perspective on how real games are crafted.This hands-on, deductive experience is the most natural and fulfilling way for your bright kiddo to learn. 

    As we progress through the levels, the learning evolves into the creation of original games, empowering your child to bring their unique visions to life. Unity supports multi-user online games, VR headsets, and even audio/video conferencing, opening doors to limitless possibilities!While coding isn't mandatory in Unity, our course provides a foundation for coding in C# for those eager to explore this aspect. Although not a coding class, this program seamlessly integrates coding to enhance the overall game development experience.

    Join Video Game Creators, where your child will develop a whole new appreciation for the complexity of video games as they become the mastermind behind their own creations. 

    With Unity as their canvas, the potential is boundless! 

    Enroll now and watch your young developer embark on a thrilling journey into the dynamic world of game design!

  • Join Video Game Creators, where your child will develop a whole new appreciation for the complexity of video games as they become the mastermind behind their own creations. 

    With Unity as their canvas, the potential is boundless! 

    Enroll now and watch your young developer embark on a thrilling journey into the dynamic world of game design!

  • *IMPORTANT Materials Needed:

    Each student will need to have the unity package installed with the required editor . We will be using unity editor 2021.3.34f1. NOTE: this download and install take a long time. Please allows at least an hour of interrupted time. Download link: https://unity.com/download

    The requirements for the computer are a bit intense (think - Gaming PC) for decent performance. Slower or older computers will be useable but somewhat challenging due to performance. 

    System requirements

    OPERATING SYSTEM (any of these)

    Windows 7 SP1+, 8, 10, 64-bit versions only

    Mac OS X 10.12+

    Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04

    CentOS 7

    https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/system-requirements.html

 

Ages: 8-15

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Level: All Levels

Price Per Session: $49

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Meet Your Mentor

Mr. Salch

I am a retired tech executive, father of 13, experienced online teacher. Over the last six years I have successfully taught over 10,000 students across several platforms, schools, and approaches. During this time I have perfected the art of online teaching with hands-on activities in an exciting and inviting environment.

The focus in all my courses is understanding of foundational principles. I strongly believe in helping my students climb Blooms Taxonomy beyond mere memorization and well into problem solving. I like to teach students "how to think about this to solve problems" and "how things work". Once they see the core principles, their built in curiosity and drive kicks in to push them deeper into exploration and skill set building.

Yet I believe each child is unique, with a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Our job as the adults in their lives, is to help them overcome the weaknesses while building success on the strengths. This is not a "cookie cutter" approach, but rather a individually tailored experience.

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Satisfaction Guarantee:

If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with this course within the first 24 hours, you can either transfer to another course, get a 100% refund credit toward a future class or get a 75% money-back.

That’s it! No hassle!

In 3 years and over 500 families served, only 2 families have ever used this.

*more info in FAQs below

Questions Asked By Fellow Parents

  • 4 KEY things:

    1- A focus on the positive! We don’t focus on what students aren’t doing, we support what they are and we know the rest will come. We develop strengths, interests, and relationships. We build students up so they can build a better world! And do it with the new friends they make in our program!

    2- Like-minded neurodivergent peers. Our asynchronous students need one another and YSA is a safe haven for these kiddos to connect around their asynchronies, quirks, and interests. We’re a place where they can be their authentic selves and make friends while doing so!

    3- Passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have walked the walk and can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience and care AND expertise as we all have advanced masters + degrees

    4-Content your students care about taught in a way they love! We offer the courses they need to be taking, not the ones they’re required to take.

    Come by and see for yourself!

  • Please don’t confuse reactive “distance learning” and virtual enrichment programming. After all, a student who is completely fried from a boring zoom class is often quick to pick up a tablet or phone, right?

    Our courses are not at all the same animal =)

  • We offer a satisfaction guarantee!

    If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your course, you can:

    1- Transfer to another equal value class at no charge (space permitting)

    2- Get a 100% refund to a YSA credit

    3- Get a 25% money-back to your credit card

    Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first day of camp. After 24 hours after the first class begins there will be no refund of tuition.

    The non-refundable 25% deposit is critical as it allows us to determine which courses we can run.

    Note- this is a satisfaction guarantee, therefore your child must attend class to qualify.

    *Note- Yearly courses like AP require a 30-day notice

  • We do! We have 3 kinds:

    1- Word of mouth: 25% off- we know that the best way to reach new families is word of mouth. When you help another family enroll in a YSA class and they name you at checkout, you will get 25% off the cost of the course you’re currently enrolled in once they stay past the refund period. Note— this applies to all regular courses, BUT only applies to the first month of membership courses.

    2- Multi-sibling: 10% off- We believe in supporting whole families and we are willing to put our money where our mouth is! When you sign-up 2 or more kiddos you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

    3-Multi-course: 10% off- To fully serve your family, we hope to provide your child with all the courses they dream of taking! To make this more affordable, when you enroll in 3 or more classes, you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

  • Of course!

    As we like to say, if you’re on our site, you’re in the right place.

    Our programming is for students who are not being supported or challenged enough in school.

    If you have an asynchronous kiddo who you know has strengths and struggles, our courses are for your child.

  • 2e students experience such asynchronous development that it proves difficult to have hard age limits.

    We often evaluate students on a case by case basis =)

    Please email us and we’ll discuss: sam@youngscholarsacademy.org

  • All of our programs are 100% virtual. This allows us to bring together the twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students of the world, connect them, and nurture them!

    Your child may very well enter a 6-person class with 5 other students from 5 different states/countries!

    Cool, right?