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Technology: Video Game Design with MakeCode Arcade

Victoria Cross — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:05:37 +0000

Did you know your favorite video games are built with code? In this course, students will learn to create 5 fully playable video games with MakeCode Arcade, all while learning the fundamentals of code. From retro-style blaster games to a fully functional multi-level platformer, students will explore how to combine creativity and coding to make the next hit video game!

Grades: 9-12

Modules Included:
Module 1: Chase Game
Module 2: Catch Game
Module 3: Blaster Game
Module 4: Maze Game
Module 5: Platformer Game Part 1
Module 6: Platformer Game Part 2
Module 7: Platformer Game Part 3
Module 8: Final Project
Module 9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 10: Course Wrap Up

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Technology: Video Game Design with FlowLab

Victoria Cross — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:01:50 +0000

Why just play video games when you can design one yourself? Using Flowlab, students will explore what it means to be a video game designer as they design their story and program their game mechanics. This course will lead students through the entire process of creating a video game from the ground up, leaving them with a fully playable and shareable video game to enjoy for years to come!

Grades: 2-6

Modules Included:
Module 1: Intro to Video Game Design
Module 2: Design Thinking & Video Game Design
Module 3: Creating Sprites
Module 4: Creating Animations
Module 5: Collision Part 1
Module 6: Collisions Part 2
Module 7: Creating Game Levels
Module 8: Additional Game Levels Part 2
Module 9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 10: Pitching Your Game
Module 11: Final Submission

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Technology: Video Game Design with Bloxels

Victoria Cross — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:56:29 +0000

Using Bloxels, students will explore what it means to be a video game designer as they develop an engaging story, design their levels and characters, and program their game mechanics. This course will lead students through the entire process of creating a video game from the ground up.

Grades: 2-6

Modules Included:
Module 1: Intro to Video Game Design
Module 2: Design Thinking & Video Game Design
Module 3: Level Design
Module 4: Art Design &Animations
Module 5: Enemy Design
Module 6: Character Design
Module 7: Mid Background
Module 8: Background
Module 9: Music & Final Edits
Module 10: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Module 11: Final Submission
Module 12: Course Wrap Up

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