Roblox Developer: Lua Coding and Game Design
- Price: Starting at $1,099
- Age: Ages 10-12
- Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
- Format: iD Tech Camps | Small-Group, On-Campus
- Duration: Weeklong program, 8 hours per day
About This Course
Build a fundamental programming skill set with Lua, the official coding language of Roblox, and design a game as you go. You’ll create a 3D landscape complete with unique challenges and custom mechanics that you’ll code yourself, like speed boosts or a variable score that’ll put your name at the top of the leaderboard. Build code from scratch and discover solutions with built-in AI Code Assist. Share your published game with friends on any platform, from console to mobile, and you can even earn some Robux in the process using monetized in-game products! Gain experience as a Roblox developer, and with Lua, you’ll be ready to extend your pathway to in-demand languages like Python or C++.
You'll learn to:
- Learn programming logic and fundamentals with Lua
- Create and publish games to the Roblox website
- Practice game design fundamentals and build a Roblox game from scratch
- Implement game mechanics and custom challenges by writing your own Lua scripts
- Monetize projects with in-game items
Course Format
This course is part of a weeklong summer camp running Monday through Friday. Your child will learn in a lab on an inspiring university campus with a balanced daily schedule that allows for outdoor and recreational activities. Your child will learn from an experienced instructor in a small-group setting. Day and overnight options are available based on location.
Sample Schedule
Here’s a sample of what a week in this course could look like. Keep in mind students will progress at varying paces, and this is meant to serve as an outline of key materials and the overall experience.
Portfolio-Boosting Diploma & Transcript
At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech diploma and course transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.
Elite Staff & Experienced Instructors
Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. With 25 years of experience, we know there's no replacement for the best teacher. Each year iD instructors go on to be hired by the most prestigious tech companies in the world like Google, EA, Disney, Microsoft, and more. When your child learns from the best, they’ll unlock opportunities to become their best.
100% USA-based, adult instructors
Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU
Rigorous background and reference checks
Robust training programs and certification
Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines
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