Creative Computing

Creative Computing Academy

We hold a Saturday Academy in Creative Computing for 13-16 year olds at Nescot in Ewell, near Epsom. Our academies are fun and instructive Saturday courses that last four weeks. They start at 10am and finish at 1pm on consecutive Saturdays.

The cost for all four weeks is £90.00.

Students are expected to arrive 15 minutes before the start time and to be picked up promptly at the end time. Students will need to provide proof of age on arrival.

Enjoy playing Fortnite? At Nescot you can take that interest in computers and turn it into a skill set that will prepare you for a career in IT.

This academy is created for young people who want to try out programming and is a fun way to learn computing in a social setting.

Students are taught to code using software like Python, After Effects and Gamemaker. We use a series of computer game projects, which help students learn the core concepts of software development and coding.

Course Description

Learn to apply logical thinking to solve problems

Create your own websites and computer games

Meet others who are learning to program

Week 1: Visual Effects -  Introduction to the camera, physical shooting, green screen removal and motion tracking.

Week 2: Coding -  Introduction to Python, operators and statements, making text-based games

Week 3: Game Making - Introduction to Gamemaker engine, creating objects, creating tilesets, scripting

Week 4: Web Design - Introduction to HTML, using mark-up languages, generating webpages, styling content with CSS.

If you have an EHCP or any other special requirements please contact Rida Mir rmir@nescot.ac.uk before booking.

Refunds Policy

Please note that as our academies are in high demand we do not issue refunds once a course is booked. We are happy, however, to allow a student name change on the booking should a friend/relative wish to take the place instead or, in exceptional circumstances, we can transfer the place to the next round of Saturday Academies.