Introduction to Game Development 101 - Getting Started with Godot
In this 2-week course, learners will learn how to get started with the Godot game engine by exploring, editing, and expanding on a ready-to-go starter project.
Joey Tiell
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What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Students are encouraged to make changes to their games as described in the video lessons. I am available for review of these changes.Assessment
There are no mandatory assessments or tests in this class. Students are always encouraged, but not required, to share their finished and in-progress work. I'm happy to offer feedback by request!Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
In this self-paced class, students will learn the foundations of game development using the free Godot game engine. With a series of easy to follow video lessons, designed for absolute beginners, this course introduces learners to Godot’s tools and techniques for creating games. By the end of this course, students with an interest in game development will have a clear idea of whether they want to continue exploring this field. This focused course is the perfect hands-on introduction for those curious about how video games are made. Save $20 on your very first Outschool course with this referral code: JoeyTie20 Instead of starting a new game from scratch, this course is designed to give learners a jump-start understanding with concrete examples and a behind-the-scenes look of a completed micro platforming game. We do this by exploring the provided project shown in the introductory video above. Students can choose to dive into the code and make changes alongside me, or just follow along and see what game code looks like. I work hard to ensure a consistent and high-quality on-demand classroom experience. This includes clear and concise lesson plans, course structure, high-fidelity audio and video, and accessibility considerations. If you have any questions you'd like answered before signing up, please don't hesitate to reach out. --- This introductory class explores some topics that are also covered in my popular “How to Make Your First Video Game - An Introduction for Absolute Beginners” course. Due to that overlap, this course includes a $10 coupon for the “How to Make Your First Video Game” listing. If you would like more details on that 6-week deep dive experience, please check out my listings on my teacher profile page.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to download, run, and import projects into Godot.Students will learn how to use the Godot editor to add objects to the scene.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome to the Course
Get an overview of what you’ll learn and how to succeed in this course. Lesson 2:
Downloading Godot
Follow a simple guide to download and set up Godot on your computer. Lesson 3:
Importing Project Files
Learn how to load the provided starter project files. Lesson 4:
Exploring the Game
Take a closer look at the sample game and its features. Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use the free and open source Godot game engine to build this project. Canva is used to provide organized and easy-to-follow lesson structure. Loom is used in this course to deliver high quality video, transcripts, and on-screen captions.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Baker College
Bachelors of Computer Science and professional experience as a software developer. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$6
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2 weeks of teacher support
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