Coding: Introduction to Game Development
Design playable games with Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Students use word-based blocks to create controls, scoring, and challenges while exploring UI/UX and making increasingly independent design choices.
What students do
Students explore game development through project-based activities using Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Lessons introduce sprites, controls, scoring, and game rules alongside user interface and user experience concepts such as clear screens and balanced difficulty. Students practice planning games, coding with word-based blocks, and using playtesting feedback to independently improve their designs.
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