Topics We Will Cover

  • Basic Game Design

    The core principles professional game designers use.

  • Game Engines

    Popular industry tools.

  • Game Mechanics

    Strategies professionals use to make games fun & engaging.

  • Business of Game Development

    Market & industry trends, VR, AR, mobile gaming and more.

  • How to Pitch Your Game

    Exploring & developing 21st Century Skills including: presenting, communication & creativity.

What SHSM Sectors Does This Certificate Apply To?

Our Game Design Workshop satisfies criteria for:

  • "Game Design"
    for SHSM Arts & Culture students.

  • "Advanced Training in A Technique"
    for SHSM Business & ICT students.

Swift Kids SHSM Certifications Are:


  • Customizable

  • Focused on highly marketable & in-demand tech skills

  • Interactive & engaging

Why Choose This Workshop?

They asked for it!
This workshop was designed by Swift Kids based on feedback from students who are eager to pursue game design in their post-secondary and professional careers.
Plus:

  • 92% of teens have an interest in video games, equally popular amongst girls (91%) and boys (93%).

  • Game design is a $350 billion industry, projected to grow to $583 billion by 2030.

    (Source: Forbes Magazine & Grandview Research)

  • Kids learn 21st century skills through a fun pitching segment.

As with all of our SHSM offerings this workshop is fully-customizable. We will work with you to design a workshop to meet your students where they are at and help them achieve their goals.