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2-Day Camp

Game Sprite Academy

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In this four-week online workshop, young artists step into the exciting world of pixel animation, learning how to design and animate their very own game characters. From drawing tiny heroes to creating motion frames and expressive poses, students will experience the magic of bringing characters to life one pixel at a time.

Starting at

$99

For ages

8-14

Days

Thursday - Friday

Drop-off & Pick-up

8:30AM - 3:30PM

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By the end of the course, each student will have designed a complete pixel character, created a basic animation, and exported their sprites for use in games or personal projects. Discover how small artwork can spark huge creativity.

A compatible iPad is required for this program. A rental option will be available upon enrollment.

Please check if your iPad meets the compatibility requirements.

Key Skills

Pixel Drawing Foundations

Master pixel art basics

Character Design

Design unique pixel characters

Sprite Animation Basics

Frame-by-frame animation

Digital Art Workflow

From sketch to finished sprite

Creative Problem Solving

Solve design challenges

Camp Breakdown

Day 1 - Pixel Art Foundations

Students learn the basics of pixel drawing, how sprites work in games, and how to build simple shapes and characters. They create their first mini-sprite and explore color, contrast, and clarity at small sizes.

Day 1 - Pixel Art Foundations Activity

Day 2 - Designing the Hero

Students sketch and design their main character. They explore proportions, silhouettes, and details that show personality. By the end of this session, each student has a completed static character sprite.

Day 2 - Designing the Hero Activity

Day 3 - Animating in Motion

Students learn how to animate an idle animation using frame-by-frame techniques. They practice timing and smooth transitions using onion-skin tools.

Day 3 - Animating in Motion Activity

Day 4 - Final Animation & Showcase

Students finish their animation, refine their character, and export their completed sprites. The course concludes with a mini-showcase where students share their creations and celebrate their pixel-powered achievements.

Day 4 - Final Animation & Showcase Activity

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Money Back Guarantee

Not completely satisfied after day one? We'll refund your full tuition with no questions asked. Your child's experience matters to us.

Flexible Scheduling

Plans change? No problem! Switch your camp dates, location, or even camp type at any time before your camp starts - completely free.

Transparent Pricing

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The Greatest Instructors

Every team member at Creator Camp carries a genuine passion for nurturing creativity, fostering an environment where your child feels not only inspired but also cared for.

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Ways To Save

Full-Week Bundle

Get $50 Off

When you bundle any 2-day
camp with any 3-day camp.

Discounts are automatically applied at checkout when applicable. The 2-day and 3-day camps do not need to be for the same week.

Discount types cannot be combined; each transaction is limited to one type of discount and cannot be applied retroactively.

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