🎮 Ctrl Alt Create Girls is Back! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that Ctrl Alt Create Girls is returning with new courses in BELFAST and DERRY/LONDONDERRY!

This FREE course is open to girls aged 11-14 and introduces them to the skills needed to create their own computer game. Participants will learn how to use GameMaker, a free 2D game engine, and Procreate on iPads for digital illustration.

Beyond hands-on skills, students will get an inside look at what it’s like to work in the game industry, with inspiring talks from women currently shaping the future of game development in Northern Ireland.

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About Us 🎮

At Kippie, we’re all about games—playing them, making them, and using them to inspire the next generation of creators! We believe games aren’t just entertainment; they’re a gateway to learning, creativity, and future careers in game development.

Our hands-on workshops and immersive classes (with a dash of STEM and ICT) are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and equip young people with real-world skills that go beyond the screen. From coding and digital art to storytelling and problem-solving, we help turn passions into possibilities.

We know that traditional learning doesn’t suit everyone, so we create a space where all young minds can explore, experiment, and grow—making new friends along the way! Our team has extensive experience working with children and adults of all abilities, including those who are homeschooled, school refusers, or have disabilities and additional learning needs. We ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Whether you dream of becoming a game designer, animator, programmer, esports pro, or even a tech entrepreneur, Kippie is here to help you take that first step.

🚀 Join us and turn ideas into games, skills into careers, and dreams into reality!

Meet the Team 💻

Caroline – A coding expert and tech enthusiast, Caroline helps students break down complex concepts, making programming fun, accessible, and empowering 💻🚀 (A strong love for Capybaras, if one goes missing from the zoo… you know who to call)

Katherine – With a love for storytelling and digital art, Katherine brings imagination to life, inspiring students to express themselves through games and animation 🎨🕹️ (Never without dog treats, just in case she meets a new furry friend)

Dearbhail – A social media strategist and digital communication expert, Dearbhail brings creativity to online spaces, helping students and Kippie connect with the world through engaging content 📱✨ (Inhales books and memes from Tiktok)

Samantha – A skilled producer with a passion for games and education, Samantha keeps projects on track, ensuring creative ideas turn into real, impactful experiences 🎬🎮 (Will sing you every song in order from WICKED, you don’t need to ask…)

🎮 Why Should You Make Games? 🎮

Skills for Life

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking - Game creation is a workout for your brain! You’ll be solving problems, thinking critically, and find innovative solutions to challenges, which strengthens your decision-making skills.

Collaboration & Teamwork - Game development is a team effort! You’ll work with other creators - coders, artists, designers, and more - to bring your game to life. It’s all about communication and collaboration to make the magic happen.
Learning through Play - No more boring textbooks! Game creation offers hands-on experience where you’ll learn coding, design, animation, and art by actually building something. It’s a practical, engaging way to gain valuable skills.
Time Management & Decision Making - The fast-paced world of game creation teaches you to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and make quick decisions while balancing multiple aspects of the project. You’ll become a master at juggling responsibilities.
Adaptability & Flexibility - Things don’t always go as planned - game creation is full of surprises! You’ll learn to adjust your approach on the fly, developing flexibility and resilience in problem-solving.

Creativity, Innovation & Self Expression

Unlocking Your Creativity - Game creation provides the perfect platform for you to express yourself. Whether you’re designing characters, building worlds, or telling stories, you have the freedom to bring your ideas to life in your own unique way.
Innovating with Technology - In the world of game development, creativity meets technology. You’ll gain experience with the latest tools and platforms, pushing boundaries and experimenting with new ways to create interactive and immersive experiences.
Personal Expression Through Design - Game creation allows you to infuse your personal style into your projects. From the visual design to the gameplay mechanics, your unique perspective shapes every aspect of the game.
Exploring New Ideas - Games encourage you to think outside the box. You’ll experiment with new concepts, challenge traditional ideas, and explore creative solutions, all while building something that’s entirely your own.
Building a Portfolio & Future Opportunities - By creating games, you’ll build a portfolio of work that showcases your creativity and technical skills—giving you a head start when it comes to future career opportunities in tech, entertainment, and beyond.

💡 Inspiring Kids Through Video Games 💡

🎨 Our Workshops Cover 🎨

The game and it’s message is completely driven from the ground up by the people involved. We facilitate and encourage discussion of the issues and societal pressures that affect the group, what message do they want to get across?
What problem do THEY want to address? And how can they decide that as a group?

What does the game look like?
How does it work?
We encourage the group to propose and consider practical responses and examine possible outcomes through the step by step logic / process of designing a computer game.

We work with the group to make the game, using freely available online tools, giving a taste of some of the skills involved in game making including digital image manipulation, script writing, art work, sound recording and coding, designed to increase the participants confidence when working with digital technologies.

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