Build real games. Present your work. Grow as a team.

After‑school, project-based learning for teens. Ship a playable scene each sprint and present at Demo Day.

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Ages 13–19

Beginner‑friendly

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Build Real Projects

Create playable experiences and see progress fast.

Learn Team Skills

Collaborate, review work, and ship together with clear roles.

Grow Confidence

Regular demos and feedback sessions build presentation skills.

How Learning Works

Structured sprints that build real projects while developing professional habits.

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4-Week Flow

How a Sprint Runs

Week 1 – Foundations:core editor & simple playable scene.

Week 2 – Mechanics:add interactions & iterate with peer feedback.

Week 3 – Polish & Playtests:balance, visual clarity, usability fixes.

Week 4 – Demo Day:present, reflect, and capture next improvements.

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Outcomes

What You Leave With

A playable mini level / prototype

A clear Git commit history showing iteration

Demo-day presentation experience

Structured peer feedback reps

Confidence shipping under light deadlines

Learning Paths

Choose the rhythm that fits your life. Switch paths any term—your progress and capstone work carry forward.

Path	Commitment	Pace	Duration	Ideal For	Summary
🚀 Call to Adventure Leisurely	1 hr/day	Leisurely	4 years	Busy learners who want steady, low-pressure progress	Gentle 1 hr/day introduction with extra scaffolding and reflection.
🌱 Road of Trials Balanced	2 hrs/day	Balanced	3 years	Part‑timers seeking sustainable structured progress	Balanced 2 hrs/day path with weekly mini-projects building toward capstone.
⚡ Path of the Hero Accelerated	3–4 hrs/day	Accelerated	2 years	Self‑motivated learners craving depth & challenge	High‑velocity 3–4 hrs/day sprint blocks from theory to hands-on labs.
👑 Ultimate Challenge Intense	4–8 hrs/day	Intense	1 year	Aspiring pros aiming for rapid mastery & standout portfolio	Bootcamp immersion 4–8 hrs/day with weekly sprints and rapid feedback.

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Bring structured creative technology sessions to your learners. Flexible after‑school format, clear outcomes, low overhead.

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Mission

Who's Behind Unreal Nova?

Founded by an educator & developer focused on giving teens real product experience—not just tutorials. We blend rapid hands‑on projects with collaboration habits students keep.

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