Digital Game Design
Learn real technical skills while doing what you love–playing games! Our classes go beyond gaming to teach you game design from the ground up.
2d Digital Art
Evolve student's art from paper sketches to digital creations with professional software.
Master digital painting with Krita, creating breathtaking environmental art, unique character designs, and fun prop concepts. Learn techniques used in games like Hollow Knight and Ori and the Blind Forest. Our sessions focus on both creativity and technical skills, helping you bring your artistic visions to life.
Ages: 6 years old to 18+, with lessons tailored to challenge students at their individual skill levels.
Accommodations: Instructors are trained to support all adaptive devices for an inclusive learning experience.
What you’ll learn 
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Art Skill
Building Skill
Design Skills
Dev Skill
Game Skills
Programs
Krita
Digital art fundamentals
Piskel
2D art techniques
Open the Door to a Lifetime of
Do you know what video games, websites, apps, and architecture all have in common? They all rely on art to create! At GameU, we teach students the fundamentals of 2D art that can lead to many future educational and career opportunities.
Importance of Art
2D Art is where everything begins, from creating cool characters for a video game, to designing airplanes & spaceships.
Marketable Skills
By learning how to digitize their ideas, your child will gain valuable skills that will set them apart for future opportunities.
A Portfolio of Work
Students will have fun working on cool projects that they’ll be able to showcase in their growing portfolio and publish online.
Tech Requirements
- Recommend a minimum 10 Mbps and 10 Mbps (up/down) internet speed.
- 2 or 3-button mouse with scroll wheel will enhance experience in all classes (Recommended, not required).
- Microphone + Speaker or Headset with Mic and (optional, but preferred) a video camera.
- A minimum of 3 GB free storage on your computer is recommended for most classes. Voyager+ (and Video Editing) level classes require a minimum of 10 GB of free storage space.
- Windows or Mac with at least 8 GB of RAM.
Prerequisites
None
The Best Head Start for your
GameU's programs aim to give children a head start on their future by introducing them to STEAM skills and computer basics.
2D Digital Art
$95/Hour
