One-Week Workshop, Dates Offered:
Locations and Session Schedule Coming Fall 2023
Tuition: $999
Many of the most popular video games today require big teams of highly specialized professionals, but at its root, good game design comes down to some simple principles that can be learned at any age. These fundamental lessons can also lead to a better understanding of coding, mathematics, systems design, and more.
This Explorers Program workshop introduces young students to these early game design principles through some fun, real-life activities and games. Instructors will also use Microsoft’s MakeCode Arcade to help students quickly and easily develop simple games while learning what makes them engaging and playable.
By the end of the workshop, students will be able to design their own retro-style video game and take it home with them on a unique handheld game console.
Projects in this workshop may include: Creating a game narrative with branching paths or designing a platform adventure game in real life using chalk.
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- Core engagement principles
- How to develop characters
- How to design game systems
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- GameGo programmable game console
- MakeCode online coding platform
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- This workshop’s curriculum has been reviewed by a panel of college-level faculty from DigiPen Institute of Technology to ensure its relevance and appropriateness for students aged 5–8.
- As with every Open World workshop, a special visit by an industry guest has been arranged to help students see the connection between their workshop and real-world careers.