Code What You Play—Introducing Students to Coding Through a Fun Medium
2023-2026
The Game Development Club at GDRHS is an innovative after-school program that teaches students game development, programming, art, and design. Founded in 2023, the club has educated many students across multiple years, making coding accessible and engaging through the relatable medium of video games.
The Game Development Club provides a comprehensive, structured learning path that takes students from little to no experience in coding or game development to being able to create their own fully functional video games. By teaching through an interactive and relatable medium, we make coding accessible and fun while inspiring creativity and collaboration.
- Game Engines - Unity (Year 1), Godot (Years 2-3+)
- Programming Languages - C# and GDScript
- Game Design - Level design, game mechanics, and player experience
- Digital Art - Pixel art, vector sprites, and basic 3D assets
- Audio Integration - Music and sound effects in games
- Collaboration - Teamwork and project management skills
- Comprehensive Curriculum - Structured course taking students from beginner to creating complete games
- Dedicated Website - Detailed tutorials, YouTube videos, references, and downloadable assets
- Hands-On Projects - Students create multiple 2D and 3D games throughout the course
- Official Certificates - School-certified recognition for completing the program
- Accessible Tools - Godot runs in Chromebook browsers, making development available to all students
- Real Portfolio Pieces - Students finish with playable games they can showcase
- Make Your Own Video Game - Create fully functional games from scratch
- Learn Through Fun - Coding made engaging and interactive
- Create Custom Artwork - Design sprites, assets, and visual elements
- Collaborate With Peers - Work together on projects and share ideas
- Industry Introduction - Gain skills relevant to a rapidly growing field
- Build Your Portfolio - Showcase your completed games
The club has produced numerous game projects, including Geocore, a competitive multiplayer geography game that has grown beyond the club into a full platform. Visit geocore.fun to play.
40+ students have participated in the Game Development Club from 2023 to 2026, learning to code and create games in a collaborative environment.
All Game Development Club members receive school-certified recognition for completing the club course and projects. Certificates can be verified through the official website.
Founded by Anahat Mudgal at GDRHS in 2023, the Game Development Club exists to share the passion for game development with students interested in learning about video games and their coding, artwork, and design.
Coding and software are increasingly prevalent in modern life. By teaching these concepts through game development, we help students familiarize themselves with how the industry works—skills that remain valuable throughout their careers, whether they pursue game development or not.
- Club Website: Game Development Club
- Founder's Portfolio: AnahatMudgal.com
- Certificate Verification: Verify Certificates
Making coding accessible and engaging through the medium of video games. Founded by Anahat Mudgal at GDRHS in 2023.
