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Video Game Design with Makecode Arcade
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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.
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
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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