5 Short Portfolio Building Programs for Gamers and Digital Artists

Whether you are pursuing gaming as a hobby or looking to build your resume as a digital artist, School Holiday Programmes can be amazing way to put your free time to good use while picking up some essential skills needed to succeed. Here are some interesting and unique courses that can add great value to your portfolio of skills-

Digital Sculpting for Artists

The main focus of this program is on creating various complex organic models and textures that are utilized in video and gaming industry. This course will allow you to learn skills such as surface texturing to help you give your object a more realistic appeal. During the process of this course you can also learn various techniques such as cutting or building soft and rigid surfaces. With an aim to have a sculpted 3D organic character complete with colors, accessories and textured elements, this course covers all the essentials of the topic.

Digital Comic Design

The thrilling picture version of depicting a story, comics, is an industry that is making a comeback. With modern applications such as online comics, they are only growing in demand. This course is perfect to delve into the world of graphical story telling that makes use of both images as well as words. This course will allow you to discover the importance of using art to set the right tone while giving it a complete look in order to be reviewed by publishers. Learn all the essentials of creating a good comic with this short course.
 

Digital Painting and Concept Art

For those with a streak of creativity embedded in them, this is the perfect short summer course to take. This program has been specifically designed to teach students the essentials of designing digital characters and environments. From being able to get the right proportion to understanding elements such as tone, light and placement, this course is the best way to cover it all.

Level Design for Games

The rapidly expanding field of gaming makes this a well timed course to take. It is important for prospective game developers to have a basic understanding of developing levels. This course focuses on factors that make level games interesting, Architecture Theory, and incorporating storytelling into the model. At the end of this program you will not only be planning and drawing basic gaming levels but also be a master of concepts such as balance, flow and interactivity that makes you a professional.

Games Programming for Windows, Android & iPhone

If you have been dreaming of a game that hasn’t been created yet, why don’t you just do it yourself? This workshop will enable you to create games for both mobile phones and PCs with ease. The comprehensive workshop covers everything from using 2D & 3D game engines to learning the game mechanics and how to test your final game.  

These short courses are not only perfect for summer but also for working professionals who wish to upgrade their skill set and retain their competitive edge in order to succeed. 

Inspiring Children through Game Design

Video games today have been integrated into the daily lives of children across the globe. Today some of the best gamers are not adults but passionate children too. While curbing the use of these games for health reasons is essential, if used in the right manner you can ensure your kids can use it as a successful educational tool. Here are five essential skills that can be learnt through game programming classes for children:

Encouraging Creativity

Allowing children to indulge in the gaming world opens many doors such as exposure to new worlds, their rules and characters. Encouraging them to explore these new worlds and solve their problems will help them achieve success. Allowing them to develop their own games and levels can unlock creativity and let their imagination roam free. They not only learn essential skills as a gamer but also improve their artistic abilities. Forcing them to think in a creative manner, designing games can give children a chance to indulge in their passion in a positive manner.

Communication Skills

Designing a successful game involves various elements. When children are made to design creative games they are forced to think artistically while clearly defining how it works and the various elements while communicating their goals. Making mistakes during the process is even better as it helps them understand problems and devise solutions on their own. By giving the freedom to create story lines no matter how abstract, they can communicate their new world and let other users experience it too.

Technology Skills

Since incorporating cutting edge technology with brilliant stories is key to successful games, game development can be a great way to develop technological skills among children. Using their imagination as a tool to conceptualize and technology to provide tangible results, children pick up skills that are great not only for potential gamers and artists, but for life as well. Enrolling them in a formal gaming program can enable them to use powerful tools such as gaming engines and advanced artist applications to create graphics. It also allows them to explore the world of game development in all its glory and challenges.

Collaboration Skills

In an environment where they are surrounded by like-minded children who share the same passions, all the inhibitions and walls come down. They are not only a lot more comfortable making mistakes and asking questions, but seek help from peers as well. Working with others gives them an opportunity to discover new ideas, trends, designs and technology while understanding the importance of diversity.

Problem Solving Skills

The process of designing a game involves various challenges that crop up eventfully. Most of the gaming world involves creating problems and then finding solutions for them in order to make them exciting and thrilling. Logical thinking and problem solving skills can be developed in an interesting manner through engaging your children in such activities.

 These skills are applicable in every walk of life, making them all the more important for children to develop as early as possible.