Race to Create: Intro to Game Development - Private Sessions
In this 4-week online class students will learn the basic skills needed to make their own online games using Unity via a more simplified online game creation tool that they can then play and publish with their friends anywhere in the world!
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This is a Learn and Play Style Class! Students will learn the basics of Game Development while actively using the skills and terms they've just learned to create their own version of a racing game. Self Expression & Group Communication are highly encouraged and students in groups will be encouraged to give positive and constructive feedback to other learners while learning to improve their own skills all while enjoying the games they all created during the workshops. I bring high energy, fun, and focus to all of my classrooms and ask that all students are attentive and eager to learn, ask questions, and explore the career aspects of STEM, Gaming, and Esports. Classes will be taught virtually for 1-hour via Zoom. Class Structure: Introduction & Lesson: 10 minutes Activity: 45 minutes Review & Share: 5 Minutes Presentation & Video Based Lesson Class Outline Week 1: 8/8/2024 Topic: Introduction to Game Development and Struck'd Week 2: 8/15/2024 Topic: Building the Racing Game Mechanic Week 3: 8/22/2024 Topic: Finalizing Your Racing Game Week 4: 8/29/2024 Topic: Final Project: Customization & Review
Learning Goals
Understand the fundamentals of game development.Begin conceptualizing and designing a racing game.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Game Development and Basic Design
Overview:
- Welcome and introduction to the program.
- Introduction to Howard Robinson
-Key Terms:
- Game Development, Unity, Struck'd, Assets, Environment, Player Character, Controls.
- Activity:
- Set up Struck'd accounts and explore the interface.
- Discuss the components of a racing game (player, track, obstacles).
- Self-Guided Activity:
- Create a simple racing track using provided assets in Struck'd.
- Experiment with different track layouts and obstacles. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Building the Racing Game Mechanics
Overview:
- Recap of Day 1 and key concepts.
- Step-by-step guidance on building a racing game in Struck'd.
- Key Terms:
- Scripts, Coding, Movement, Colliders, Triggers, Power-ups.
- Activity:
- Build and customize a player character (car) with basic controls.
- Implement movement mechanics and collision detection.
Self-Guided Activity:
- Add power-ups or obstacles to your racing game.
- Test different configurations and observe how they impact gameplay. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Polishing and Finalizing Your Racing Game
Review of Week 2's progress and feedback.
- Enhancing visuals and adding finishing touches to the racing game.
- Key Terms:
- Textures, Lighting, Effects, UI (User Interface), Feedback.
- Activity:
- Improve visuals by adding textures, lighting, and effects.
- Implement UI elements such as a timer or score display.
Self-Guided Activity:
- Playtest your racing game with a focus group (friends, family) and gather feedback. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Final Project & Share
Present your racing game to the class or group.
- Share insights on your design process and improvements made.
Discuss resources and tools for continuing game development beyond the program 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Unity Tools include video game violence and weapons that students will be able to see but will not be used in the program lessons.
Pre-Requisites
Basic Computer Digital Literacy: Keyboard and Mouse Skills, Naming & Saving Documents
Zoom
Familiarity Online Gaming
Supply List
Zoom Account Canva Free Account Access Unity with Struck'd Account
Sources
Game Creator Program: Struck'd - https://www.youtube.com/@struckd_3d_game_creator
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have over 10 years of education experience in the realm of STEM education while having taught over two thousand students across the world in partnership with universities, national nonprofit organizations, and various school districts. I've also developed educational programs and workshops for national organizations while actively teaching these same courses to university and middle school students across the state of Georgia.Reviews
Live Private Class
$32
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
