Godot Engine Coding and Game Design - Level 0 (Intro Class)

In this course, students will first learn the basics of using the Godot Engine and spend the first 3-4 weeks learning how to build full-fledged 2D and 3D games using Godot Game Engine. 

In the second half of the class, students will build a full-fledged 3D game using Godot's Official 3D Game Kit. 

Students will be provided with all the necessary tools and resources and guided through the entire game development process. Students will be encouraged to be as creative and original as possible throughout the entire course. What differentiates these classes  from others is that this course focuses on the digital arts as well: Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Audio & Music Production, Reading and Creative Writing. Intro to Game Design & Coding With Godot Engine is truly a STEAM (Science Technology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) course. By the end of this class, students will have have not just created their own video game from scratch, but also be able to play it on any desktop computer or mobile device. 

WEEK 1-4 (Classes 1 - 8): Godot Engine Fundamentals & 2D Game Kit
Class Introduction + Rules 
Download Course Resources / Technical Assistance (Install Godot Hub, Godot Engine, Visual Studio Code, GIMP, etc.)
Godot Editor Basics / Review 
Download 2D Game Kit / Troubleshooting.
2D GameKit Playthrough / Overview
Review Project Folder Structure
Create A New Scene 
Create / Edit New Scene to create a new level. 
Ellen Character Physics (Jump, Gravity, Speed, etc.)  
Adjust Melee and Projectile Weapons Physics
Add Prefab Enemy Characters 
Talk about the Importance of Background visuals and music to set the theme of a level.
Download Background Visuals 
Open and Edit in GIMP
Import Backgrounds into Godot and Edit
Complete Editing Level. 
Package Manager and the Godot Asset Store
Collecting Coins and/or Objects
Enemy Character Adjustments (Vision, Attack, etc.)
Triggers & Switches 
Title Screen, Menus & UI
Audio Manager for Background Music
Add Sound Effects 
Moving Platforms 
Teleporters 
Tile Editing and Advanced Level Design (Scrolling) 

WEEK 4-8 (Class 5 & 6): 3D Platform Project
Wrap Up 2D Game Kit 
Import 3D Platform Project (by TWO PLAYER) via the Package Manager
Getting to Know the 3D Platform Project (Overview / Demonstration). 
Moving and Working in a 3D Environment
3D Objects and Placement
Character Physics 
Enemy Placement 
New Scenes
Designing A 3D Level 
Title Screen, Menus, & UI
Scene Management
Volume Control
3D Platform Project Scripting / Coding + 3D Model Design
Player Input Manager 
Player Stats Manager 
Player State Manager
Health 
3D Modeling with Blender
Importing to Godot 
3D Meshes and Shaders 
3D Level Design in 3D Game Kit
More Scripting + Debugging
Project Wrap Ups
Exporting Options to Desktop & Mobile
Exporting to Console Information
Building Your Game into an Application
Sharing Your Game

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: 
Coding will be implemented and taught throughout the class but will NOT be the core focus of this class as coding compromises only about 10-15% of game development.