Michigan public school students and PSA students interested in taking Protégé courses can now take them for FREE! Michigan's 21F program allows students in Middle and High School to take our course(s) online for free through our partner school iCademy Global.
Students can select from learning video game development or learning how to create 3D models and animate for video games and interactive entertainment.
Available courses are listed below with links directly to the Michigan Virtual course landing page. You can also go directly to iCademy Global Signup Form.
About Protégé Game StudiosKids learn how to build video games but more importantly learn skills like, computer programming, creativity and team work that spur their interest and understanding in technology.
As someone who was new to programming, I have grown emensly under the help and support of the Protege network.
Protege has introduced me to so many different tools for creating. The group projects are a great push to make some artistic content.
| Title | Description | Join |
|---|---|---|
| Video Game Development - Level 1 | Introductory to video game design and development course by Protégé Game Studios. In this level one course students will learn to develop a video game that is playable on the Internet by learning skills in areas of computer programming, graphics, animation, sound creation, game design and web development. Students will access and complete all course assignments, tests, code files and learning material online. Students will also have an option to drop-in to Protege's Studio Classroom during posted support hours.
Requirements: Middle School or High School Student, grades 5th - 12th |
Course Available |
| Video Game Development - Level 2 |
Students having successfully completed the prerequisite level one course will learn how to design and create video games and virtual reality experiences for mobile phones and tablets. This next level course will continue to develop skills in areas of computer programming, graphics, animation, sound, design, and learning basic project management skills. Students will use tools and mobile emulators to develop, design and debug their video game creations.
Requirements: Successfully completing Level 1, Middle School or High School Student, grades 5th - 12th. |
Course Available |
| 3D Video Game Modeling and Animation - Segment A |
Based on Ferris State University's Digital Animation and Game Design curriculum this Protege Game Studio course is focused on using and learning the 3D Modeling software programs like Blender 3D which is becoming an industry standard development tool used by game and visualization studios around the world. You will learn to create 3D video game assets, architectural visualizations, animations and movie special effects. By the end of the semester you will create a portfolio of work which includes a final animation project using 3D digital assets you created during the course.
Requirements: High School Student, grades 9th - 12th. |
Course Available |
| 3D Video Game Modeling and Animation - Segment B |
This next level course, you will continue to use and master 3D modeling and animation skills using the Blender 3D program. Using industry techniques and processes you will learn to create models that can be fully 'rigged' and animated for use in video games, animations and movies. Successfully completing both segments (A/B), students will have an opportunity to present their portfolio of work to earn up to six college articulation credits at Ferris State University's Digital Animation and Game Design Program.
Requirements: Successfully completing Segment A, High School Student, grades 9th - 12th. |
Course Available |
The Michigan Legislature took action in 2013 to expand student access to digital learning options through Section 21f of the State School Aid Act. As a result, students enrolled in a public local district or public school academy in grades 6‐12 are eligible to enroll in up to two online courses during an academic term.
