Welcome to the GAME:IT Junior course! GAME:IT Junior is an introductory level game design course that will engage students with project-based learning and get them excited about computer programming! In addition to the technical skills, the course covers the basic math & physics concepts used in game development and how the engineering design cycle is used to design games and to solve problems
Curriculum Layout
- **START HERE**
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UNIT 1: Introduction to the EDC & Game Physics
- LEARN: Intro to the Course
- LEARN: What is a Game?
- ACTIVITY: Am I Playing a Game?
- LEARN: Explore the EDC
- ACTIVITY: Game Design Project
- ACTIVITY: Team Game Evaluation Form
- LEARN: Game Physics
- ACTIVITY: Physics in Games
- ACTIVITY: Mini Racers Physics
- Unit 1 - Skills Check
- SUBMIT: Quiz Student Report
- Additional Activities
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UNIT 2: Computational Thinking & Programming
- LEARN: Intro to Programming
- ACTIVITY: Intro to Programming
- LEARN: Thinking Like a Programmer
- ACTIVITY: The Human Robot
- LEARN: Building Games with Construct 3
- Video: Building Games with Construct 3
- ACTIVITY: Building Games with Construct
- LEARN: Algorithms & Sequencing
- ACTIVITY: Algorithm Art
- Tutorial: Open Construct 3 Files
- BUILD: Cat & Mouse Game
- BUILD: Cat & Mouse Game Developer's Journal
- Unit 2 - Skills Check
- SUBMIT: Pre-Course Assessment Student Report
- Game Assets
- UNIT 3: Debugging Skills & Problem Solving
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UNIT 4: Building & Designing Games with Construct
- Intro to Construct 3
- Construct 3 Games
- UNIT 4: Construct 3 Downloadable Game Assets
- Assessments
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UNIT 5: Game Careers & Custom Asset Development
- LEARN: Designing Custom Game Assets
- ACTIVITY: Designing Game Assets
- LEARN: Creating Custom Sound Assets
- ACTIVITY: Creating Sound Assets
- LEARN: Exploring Game Careers
- ACTIVITY: Exploring Game Careers
- VIDEO: Games Can Make a Better World
- ACTIVITY: Games for Change
- BUILD: Original Game Project
- BUILD: Original Game Project Developer's Journal
- ASSESS: Original Game Project Project-Based Rubric
- Game Asset Library Categorized Assets Folder
- Original Game Project Resources Folder
- UNIT 6: Course Review
- [ Precision Exams ]
Price
$2250.00
What’s Included
- Unlimited Seats
- 18 Weeks of Curriculum
- Construct 3 License
- Interactive Lessons
- Digital & Hands-On Activities
- Game Building Projects
- GOT Game Competition
- Assessments
- Teacher Resources
- Onboarding PD & Support
Discover The Course
Plug & Play Curriculum
Interactive Lessons & Projects
Build & Code Real Games
Course Standards
Technical Requirements
- PC, Mac, or Chromebook
- Any Modern Browser
- Internet Connection
- Access to YouTube
