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Video Game Design with Makecode Arcade

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Video Game Design with Makecode Arcade

14 MODULES

12 HOURS

This course will teach students how to make different type of video games with a free web accessible tool from Microsoft - MakeCode Arcade. From Chase games to Maze games and more, this is a fun course to bring to your classrooms.

Course Overview

    • 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

    • Chasing Courage Badge.png

    • Module 2: Learning Goals

    • Creating a Catch Game

    • Assignment: Catch Game Challenges

    • Discussion: Catch or Chase?

    • Cunning Catcher Badge.png

    • 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?

    • Mystifying Mazes Badge.png

    • 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

    • Platformer Passion Badge.png

    • Module 7 Learning Goals

    • Creating a Platformer Game Part 3 (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Platformer Game Part 3 Extensions

    • Discussion: NPCs

    • Proud Platformer Badge.png

    • Module 8 Learning Goals

    • Assignment: Intro to the Final Project

    • Discussion: Creating Your Own Game

    • Final Project Master Badge .png

    • 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

  • Meet the course producers

    Highlights:

    Full Length Video Lessons and Visuals

    Guided activities that support you in learning how to use digital tools relevant to this course

    Examples and resources that support guided learning

    Step-by-step instructions for using the digital tools for this course

    Assignments, Discussion Posts and Certificates

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