This holistic, project-based course teaches intermediate and advanced game development concepts and industry-established software design practices.
This course teaches students intermediate to advanced topics in game development, including complex physics simulations, AI navigation and behavior scripting, 3D math and geometry, art and design principles, as well as industry-established software design and development practices. By the end of the course, students will be able to create 2D and 3D games and simulations from scratch, covering various game genres. They will also have gained proficiency in C#, Unity Engine, and Blender 3D, which are the most important technologies taught in this course.
Upon completing this course, students will be prepared to earn the following industry-recognized certification(s):
Unity Certified Associate: Programmer
Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer
See how our curriculum aligns with these certification exams and what to expect from the exams by downloading our GD2 certifications guide.
Grade Band: Grades 10-12
Format: Year-long (60-80 hrs)
Prerequisites: GD1
Video-Based Lessons
Earns Certifications
Capstone Project
Self-Grading Quizzes
Project Portfolio
OOP
C#
3D Modeling
Git
Game Physics
Vectors
Animation
Through a combination of follow-along projects and self-directed activities, students build a unique coding project portfolio demonstrating the skills and knowledge they acquire.
RAM: 8GB or more
CPU: 64-bit quad-core AMD GCN1/Intel Haswell or newer
GPU: DX10 Support, 4GB VRAM, Geforce 400 or newer
RAM: 16GB or more
CPU: 64-bit eight-core AMD GCN1/Intel Haswell or newer
GPU: DX10 Support, 16GB VRAM Geforce 700 or newer
Google Chrome
Unity Hub + Unity 2021 LTS
Blender 3.1 or later
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Full HD (1920x1080p) display
Full keyboard
Three-button mouse with scroll wheel
Headphone jack and headphones
64-bit Windows 10 or later
macOS 11 or later
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Game Development Foundations (GDF) leverages the excitement of creating games to teach computer science, mathematics, and problem-solving.
6-8th Grade
Teach students with no prior coding experience how to conceptualize, design, and make their very own game with this course.
Schedule a demo today with one of our education specialists to find out how Mastery Coding can help you meet students where they are.
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