Level: Unleveled (UL)
Length: semester
Credits: 2
Open to: grades 9-12
Prerequisites: none

Do you dream of designing the next big video game? This course is your chance to turn those dreams into reality! Learn the fundamentals of game design, from creating characters and building immersive worlds to programming mechanics and designing levels. Explore the art of storytelling, gameplay balance, and user experience to craft games that keep players hooked.

Using industry-standard tools, you’ll work on hands-on projects to design and build your own playable games. Along the way, you’ll discover how game developers solve problems, work in teams, and bring creative ideas to life.

Whether you’re a gamer with big ideas, an aspiring programmer, or a future designer, this course will give you the skills and confidence to start your journey in the gaming industry. No experience is required—just bring your imagination and passion for games!

Source: OpenAI's ChatGPT, December 2024 version, https://chatgpt.com/

Do you enjoy...

• playing games and learning how they are made?

• building projects that have many different parts?

Are you interested in...

• being part of a team that designs and creates games?

• improving your digital skills through game creation?