Create Code and Scare: Beginner Roblox Game Design for Horror Games[Self Paced]
What's included
20 pre-recorded lessons
average 23 mins per video20 weeks
of teacher support7 hrs 40 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. there is extra projects that are includedGrading
Students will have built a horror gameClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
----------------------------------------------------------------- 🎮 [CLASS EXPERIENCE] In this beginner course, your child will learn the foundations of coding and game design using Roblox Studio, with a focus on developing practical skills that go beyond simply copying tutorials. The goal is to take students from absolute beginners to hobbyists who can confidently create their own games and understand how coding works. 🚀 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 💻 [WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?] This course covers the basics of coding in Lua, Roblox Studio's programming language, through hands-on game development. Your child will learn how to: Design, code, and build game features step by step 🛠️ Create a horror-themed game by the end of the course 🎮 Understand core game mechanics and design principles 🔍 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 🕹️ [TOPICS COVERED] Basic scripting in Lua (variables, loops, conditional statements) 🧑💻 Player movement and controls 🎮 Interactive game objects (doors, keys, buttons) 🔑 Atmospheric lighting and sound effects 🌕🎵 AI for enemies (chasing and detection mechanics) 🤖 Jump scare mechanics 👻 Health and inventory systems 🧰 Combining all features into a cohesive horror game 🎯 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 [HOW IS THE CLASS STRUCTURED?] The course is structured into lessons, each introducing a new coding concept by building a specific game feature. Students will: Learn each feature individually to fully understand the concept before moving on ✅ Combine all game features into a complete, playable horror game 🎮 Reinforce skills by putting everything into practice through hands-on exercises 💡 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 🎥 [HOW WILL I TEACH?] My teaching style is hands-on and project-based. Each coding concept is taught through the development of a specific game feature, ensuring students understand how to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world context. I guide students step by step with: Clear explanations throughout the course 🗣️ A "build-along" session where students follow me as we develop the horror game together, seeing the entire process in action 🎥 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 🎯 [TEACHING STYLE AND INTERACTION] Since this is a self-paced course, students can work through the lessons at their own speed. Each lesson includes: Video tutorials demonstrating both coding and design concepts with live coding examples in Roblox Studio 💻 Opportunities to practice through independent projects, reinforcing what they’ve learned 🛠️ Although the course does not include live interaction, students can reach out with questions via message, and I’ll respond directly to provide guidance and support. 💬 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 🎉 [WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE?] Unlike many tutorials that focus on copying code, this course emphasizes understanding the "why" behind coding concepts. I’ll teach your child how to think like a game developer, giving them the confidence to start using coding skills creatively. By the end of the course, students will be able to create their own games from scratch and tackle more advanced tutorials with confidence. 🚀 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 🚀 [READY TO START CREATING YOUR OWN GAMES?] This self-paced course is the perfect way to give your child a clear and confident start in Roblox game development. Watch them build coding skills while developing their own exciting horror-themed game! 🎮 Enroll today and set your child on the path to becoming a creative, independent game developer! 🚀👾
Learning Goals
Understand Basic Coding Concepts:
Students will learn foundational coding principles in Lua, including variables, loops, conditionals, functions, and events, all of which are essential to game development in Roblox Studio.
Create Game Features from Scratch:
Students will develop a range of essential game features, such as player movement, object interaction, lighting and sound effects, and enemy AI, applying coding concepts to bring these features to life.
Syllabus
20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro to Roblox Studio
Introduction into the tools that we are using in Roblox studio
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Variables
What variables are an how to use them
20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Intro to functions
What functions are and how to use them
13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Fireball project
Using functions to build a meteor shower
20 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
This self-paced course is designed to be flexible and supportive for students with unique learning needs, including ADHD and autism. Lessons are broken down into clear, manageable steps, with visual demonstrations and simple instructions th
Pre-Requisites
This class is for complete beginners and those who have tried coding before by following youtube videos. All are welcome
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Ages: 7-14