Course Overview
During this course, students will learn how to design and make simple games, stories and animations using Scratch, GameMaker or Construct.
As they create the digital game, students learn 21st century skills: how to use basic coding concepts such as conditions and loops, how to create compelling Game Design using User-Friendly interfaces and experiences through virtual design, how to research game concepts, create stories, digital characters and animations.
What will your child learn throughout this course?
- The elements of great Game Design and Development
- Learn basic Coding concepts using Scratch- an online program designed by MIT for coding, game and digital animation for kids.
- Acquire skills using different digital technologies to create digital Art for characters, sets and backgrounds
- Develop a good sense of Game Design- how to create a good gameplay environment
- Gain an problem-solving mindset with a test, change or enhance mentality throughout the whole creative process.
- Have lots Fun playing different video games during lessons! 😀 YES, playing video games during a course in video games is ALLOWED
Given that this course is digitally oriented it is encouraged that each student has his/her personal tablet or laptop available during sessions. This will enable the students to continue their efforts and practice at their convenience and from home during course projects and after the course is finished.
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Course Structure
Part 1: Introduction to Digital Games and a brief history
- A walk through a brief history of video games
- Discussion: Different types of games
- Case Studies: A look at real-life production timelines and design departments
Part 2: Digital Art - Creating Digital Characters, Backgrounds and Animations
- Design and Development of character including: silhouette and detailing
- Different types of gaming animation
- Animating a character in empty space
- Develop a background- Simple vs Complex
- Separating Object sprites from backgrounds
Part 3: Game Design - What makes good game?
- Research and self-study: What are the elements of a good game?
- Understanding user psychology: Thinking like a game Designer
- Case studies: Understanding Gamification: Motivation, Player types and Game Mechanics
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