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Mobile Game and App Design Studio at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Basic English skills; international students welcome
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-17
Location / Region
Online
Cost
From $429
Duration
1 week
Format
Online
Computer ScienceDesign
Language: English
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday: 2h live + 2h independent daily
Mentor model: Instructor-led groups; individual attention
Assessment style: Project development and playtesting
Main deliverable / output: Playable mobile game or app
Recognition: Official iD Tech skills transcript
Mobile Game and App Design Studio summary
Students turn a mobile game or app idea into a playable GameMaker project. The process combines interface design, visual coding, custom artwork, and testing.
It suits students who want to make something interactive rather than only learn programming concepts. The strongest fit is someone interested in both how a game works and how its interface feels.
What is Mobile Game & App Design Studio?
Mobile Game & App Design Studio is an iD Tech online camp focused on creating a playable touchscreen game or app. Students use GameMaker to connect visual coding, game mechanics, custom sprites, and interface design in one project.
The learning process moves from planning and wireframing to implementation, customization, and playtesting. Instructor-led small-group sessions and peer collaboration are paired with independent development, giving students time to turn shared lessons into their own ideas.
Why Succeed highlights Mobile Game and App Design Studio
The sequence covers the whole creative process, from a design document and wireframe to a playable final project.
UX design sits alongside game mechanics, helping students consider the player’s experience as well as the code.
Daily independent development gives students room to customize their work beyond a shared exercise.
Students retain their project, mobile launch instructions, and a transcript documenting the skills learned.
Who is Mobile Game and App Design Studio for?
Best for
Students who want to combine game mechanics, visual creativity, and interface design in a project they can play and improve.
Not ideal if
You want dedicated one-on-one tuition or a course centered on text-based programming rather than visual coding and game creation.
Is Mobile Game and App Design Studio worth it?
This is a useful option if a student’s main goal is to make an interactive project and test whether game design interests them. Its combination of prototyping, implementation, and playtesting gives the finished work a clear development story.
The main limitation is depth: a short camp is an introduction, so students should plan to keep refining their project afterward. Families should also budget time for the independent development alongside live classes; the value depends on engaging with both.
A practical overview of cost, time commitment, provider details, student outcomes and online support to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From $429; includes Two hours of live instruction and peer collaboration daily., Two hours of self-paced project development daily., Final project and mobile launch instructions., Official iD Tech skills transcript., 750 XP toward the iD Tech Pathway..
Dates and time commitment
1 week; Monday-Friday: 2h live + 2h independent daily.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: The main output is a playable mobile game or app developed in GameMaker.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
Students need a Mac or Windows computer, a webcam, stable internet, and access to Zoom. Chromebooks are not supported unless otherwise specified, and course-specific installation instructions follow registration.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Mobile Game and App Design Studio need?
Effort level
Moderate, with four hours of learning and development daily.
Best started
Set aside the week before your chosen session for installation and equipment checks.
Main challenge
Keeping the project manageable enough to finish and playtest.
Typical preparation
Follow the installation instructions sent after registration.
Test your computer, webcam, internet connection, and Zoom access.
Sketch a simple game or app idea with one clear interaction.
If you plan to test on a mobile device, confirm its operating system meets the requirements.
Useful if
You enjoy building, experimenting, and improving an interactive idea.
What do students do on Mobile Game and App Design Studio?
You develop a mobile game or app through a sample sequence of planning, building, customization, and testing. Live instruction introduces each stage, while independent project time lets you apply it to your own work.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Monday: Explore GameMaker objects, events, and variables through a score-tracking game.
- 2
Tuesday: Create a design document and Lunacy wireframe, then begin implementation and sprite design.
- 3
Wednesday: Build gameplay interactions such as buttons, collectible items, and obstacles.
- 4
Thursday: Customize the project and add features such as menus or music.
- 5
Friday: Finalize and playtest the project, then take home mobile launch instructions.
Mobile Game and App Design Studio dates and deadlines
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Registration opens | 8 November | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students ages 13-17.
Basic English reading, speaking, and listening skills.
International students are welcome.
How much does Mobile Game and App Design Studio cost?
Program fee
From $429 — Published starting course price.
What's included
Two hours of live instruction and peer collaboration daily., Two hours of self-paced project development daily., Final project and mobile launch instructions., Official iD Tech skills transcript., 750 XP toward the iD Tech Pathway.
How to apply to Mobile Game and App Design Studio
- 1
Use iD Tech’s official registration checkout to book the course.
- 2
For help signing up, contact a Program Specialist at 1-888-709-8324 or hello@idtech.com.
- 3
Follow the course-specific installation instructions communicated after registration.
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Learning format
The online camp runs Monday-Friday, with two hours of live instructor-led learning and peer collaboration plus two hours of self-paced project development each day. Across the week, students complete ten live hours and ten independent project hours.
Mentorship and feedback
Expert instructors lead live small-group sessions.
Small classes allow individual attention and different learning paces.
Peer collaboration is part of daily live learning.
iD Tech uses USA-based adult instructors.
Instructors undergo background checks, reference checks, and training.
Time-zone considerations
- Classes follow a Monday-Friday camp pattern.
- Allow two hours daily for live instruction and collaboration.
- Allow another two hours daily for self-paced project development.
- International students can participate in English.
Tech requirements
Use a Mac or Windows computer; Chromebooks are unsupported unless specified.
Have a webcam, stable internet, and access to Zoom.
Follow the course-specific installation instructions sent after registration.
A mobile device is recommended for testing, but not required.
Mobile testing requires iOS 13.0 or Android 5.0 or later.
Assessment style
Progress centers on developing, playtesting, and polishing a mobile game or app.
- Plan the project through a design document.
- Test interface flow with a wireframe prototype.
- Implement and refine gameplay interactions.
- Finalize and playtest the completed project.
Portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main output is a playable mobile game or app developed in GameMaker.
A project design document.
A wireframe prototype made in Lunacy.
Instructions for launching the final project on mobile devices.
An official transcript outlining learned skills.
Mobile Game and App Design Studio FAQs
Students develop a mobile game or app in GameMaker, including a user interface, custom sprites, levels, and game mechanics. They finalize and playtest the project and receive instructions for launching it on mobile devices at home.
Each Monday-Friday camp day includes two hours of live instruction and peer collaboration plus two hours of self-paced project development. That adds up to 20 hours across the week.
The course header identifies a beginner-intermediate level, while the FAQ says beginner-to-advanced students can participate. Visual coding makes programming concepts approachable, and small-group teaching allows individual attention.
No. Projects are developed on a computer; a mobile device is recommended for testing. Mobile devices require iOS 13.0 or Android 5.0 or later.
Students need a Mac or Windows computer, a webcam, stable internet, and access to Zoom. Chromebooks are not supported unless otherwise specified, and course-specific installation instructions follow registration.
Students receive an official iD Tech transcript outlining the skills learned during the course. The course also contributes 750 XP toward the iD Tech Pathway.
iD Tech welcomes international students and teaches all courses in English. Students should be able to understand instructions and communicate comfortably in everyday conversation.
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