Video games are not just fun to play but fun to create. The video game industry is a booming area and is quickly becoming one of the largest markets of the entertainment industry. Students will learn to develop sprites (character animations) and apply these animations to have characters interact with keyboard and joystick controls. Programming using software called “game maker” will be developed and students will complete the course with an arcade style game. Students will also get a chance to explore industry standard animation and drawing software to further develop their multimedia abilities. Although this is an introductory course, a wide range of abilities will be accommodated due to the project style nature of the course.