DESIGN MUSEUM ACADEMY Young People Workshop
Design Camp: Code Your Own Narrative for 11 to 14 year olds
This half-term, immerse yourself into the world of coding in this workshop where you will design a piece of interactive fiction.
Suitable for young people aged 11 – 14.
What to expect
Can you read a video game?
How does choice affect the way a story is told?
In this introductory workshop, learn how coding can be used to give players the ability to choose their path in a game and use the coding engine Twine to create your own interactive narrative.
You will build a non-linear story with a character arc and design a narrative story map for a basic mission with twists and turns to keep your player hooked.
Discover interesting ways to create a narrative, learn more about the history of storytelling and find out why video games are the biggest revolution in fiction since the invention of the novel.
Learning outcomes:
Basics of storytelling and narrative design
Basic coding concepts and how to apply them to logic problems.
Visualising storylines and creating mapping frameworks for them
Critical analysis and constructive feedback
Please note that all equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided for the duration of the session, but you must bring a packed lunch.
Testimonial from Code your Own Adventure for ages 11-14:
May half-term 2022
“I loved how I could be creative and write my own game/story.”
Facilitator
Antonia Margarita Valencia Talhouk
Talhouk is a creative computing designer whose interest range from emerging materials, digital fabrication, creative technologies and design research. She has worked in a remote FabLab in Puerto Williams, Chile with digital education, laser cutting, 3D printing and more for teachers, kids and the rest of the community. Additionally, as part of the collective Habita Nodriza, they have been developing new sustainable fabrication techniques with local materials and living organisms.
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Booking information
Young person: £70
Young person [early bird]: £64
Members: £56
Members [early bird]: £51
Early bird tickets are available until 14 May.
Suitable for young people at secondary school, aged 11–14.
Check out the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy here.
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