Video Game Design with Makecode Arcade

Welcome: Makecode Arcade

License Agreement

Teacher Webinars

Micro-credential supporting this Course

Course Tool Link: MakeCode Arcade

Course Roadmap

Getting started with Makecode Arcade

What is Video Game Design?

Intro to the Video Game Design Industry

Discussion Post

Module 1: Learning Goals

Creating a Chase Game

Assignment: Chase Game Challenges

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Module 2: Learning Goals

Creating a Catch Game

Assignment: Catch Game Challenges

Discussion: Catch or Chase?

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Module 3 Learning Goals

Creating a Blaster Game

Discussion: Improving your Game

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Module 4 Learning Goals

Creating a Maze Game

Assignment: Maze Game Challenges

Discussion: Game Design or Game Coding?

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Module 5 Learning Goals

Creating a Platformer Game

Assignment: Platformer Game Extensions (Part 1)

Discussion: Adding to your Platformer Game

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Module 6 Learning Goals

Assignment: Platformer Game Part 2 Extensions

Discussion: Coding Bad Guys and Collectibles

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Module 7 Learning Goals

Creating a Platformer Game Part 3 (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Platformer Game Part 3 Extensions

Discussion: NPCs

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Module 8 Learning Goals

Assignment: Intro to the Final Project

Discussion: Creating Your Own Game

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Module 9 Learning Goals

What is Playtesting?

How to Give & Receive Feedback (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Giving Peer Feedback

Discussion: Playtesting

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Module 10 Learning Goals

Assignment: Final Game Submission

Discussion: Reflect on Your Learning

Certificate: game design with makecode arcade.pdf

Teacher PD Certificate

Course Feedback Survey