JavaScript

Game Development Foundations

6-8th Grade

Game Development Foundations (GDF) leverages the excitement of creating games to teach computer science, mathematics, and problem-solving.

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Introduce Students to Comp Sci and Coding through Game Development

Game Development Foundations (GDF) leverages the excitement of creating games to teach computer science, mathematics, and problem-solving. Students use custom JavaScript engines and the PixilArt editor to build games while learning computational thinking, 2D graphic design, and game development principles.

Students will

  • 2D game art design and asset creation
  • JavaScript Programming
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Utilization of game engines for project development
  • How to build and deploy browser-based HTML5 games

About

Grade Band: Grades 6-8

Format: Year-long (60 hrs)

Prerequisites: None

Features

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Video-Based Lessons

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Self-Grading Quizzes

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Project Portfolio

Topics

JavaScript

UI Design

Pixel Art

Level Design

2D Animation

Narrative Storytelling

Certifications

Upon completing this course, students will be prepared to earn the following industry-recognized certification(s):

ICT Gaming Essentials

Course Breakdown

Unit 1:

JavaScript and Game Development

Unit 2:

Game Mechanics and Control Flow

Unit 3:

Canvas Coding

Unit 4:

Arcade Game Project

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STEAM Connections

STEAM connections embedded in this course reinforce relevant science and math concepts to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

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Science

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Technology

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Engineering

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Art

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Math

Hands-On Learning

Couse Projects

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.

Word Guessing Game

Word Guessing Game

In this project, students build out a word-guessing game where a random word is chosen and the player is given the opportunity to guess letters.

Narrative Text Adventure

Narrative Text Adventure

A browser-based text adventure game to learn how to build and incorporate a unique game narrative using JavaScript.

Word Guessing Game

In this project, students build out a word-guessing game where a random word is chosen and the player is given the opportunity to guess letters.

Narrative Text Adventure

A browser-based text adventure game to learn how to build and incorporate a unique game narrative using JavaScript.

Technical Requirements

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Operating System

Software Installed

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