Tech Explorers: Game Development
Tech Explorers: Game Development
SKU: SKU:93937
The Game Development program immerses students in the art, logic, and creativity of designing and coding their own interactive games. Using tools such as Mastery Coding™ Intro to Game Development, micro:bit V2 Club Bundles, and Forward Education CodeCTRL for micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade, students learn core programming concepts in JavaScript – including variables, functions, conditionals, arrays, and object-oriented programming.
They explore visual themes and digital art creation, design branching storylines with flowcharts, and develop engaging projects such as text adventures, board games, and digital word challenges. As they design and animate their own 2-D games, students experiment with gameplay mechanics, troubleshoot logic errors, and connect coding to creativity, storytelling, and real-world problem-solving.
The Game Development program immerses students in the art, logic, and creativity of designing and coding their own interactive...
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Specifications
- Curriculum Hours: 80
- Device Compatibility: 64-bit Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later
- Browser Compatibility: Google Chrome
- Required software: Unity Hub + Unity 2021 LTS, Blender 3.1 or later, and Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Hardware Requirements: RAM: 8GB or more; CPU: 64-bit quad-core AMD GCN1/Intel Haswell or newer; GPU: DX10 Support, 4GB VRAM, Geforce 400 or newer; Full HD (1920x1080p) display; full keyboard; three-button mouse with scroll wheel; headphone jack; and headphones
- Recommended Hardware: RAM: 16GB or more; CPU: 64-bit eight-core AMD GCN1/Intel Haswell or newer; and GPU: DX10 Support, 16GB VRAM Geforce 700 or newer

About Coding Development I
Beginning with little to no coding experience, students build their knowledge of C# and Unity by creating multiple full-featured games combining 3-D models, animation, audio files, and scripts. Through a combination of follow-along projects and self-directed activities, learners build a unique coding project portfolio demonstrating the skills and knowledge they acquire. Upon course completion, students have the ability to create a 3-D game from scratch on their own.
Course Topics
- Learn the fundamentals of Object-Oriented C# programming
- Use Unity, an industry-leading game engine, to create playable games and interactive simulations
- Apply physics principles to predict and simulate projectile motion
- Implement 2-D user interfaces that adjust to fit different device sizes
- Create 3-D art assets using Blender, an open-source 3-D modeling and animation software
- Publish projects to an online career portfolio
Certification Prep
Upon completing this course, students will be prepared to earn the following industry-recognized certifications:
- Unity User: Artist
- Unity User: Programmer
Professional Development
Comprehensive virtual professional development for one year is included:
- Live launch training, including a curriculum overview and courseware setup.
- Ongoing live training every two weeks – teachers can join optional office hours to assess progress, address student challenges, and share feedback.
- On demand support through online forums that feature a 24-hour response time, community discussion, feedback, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Get
- Mastery Coding™ Intro to Game Development (250 students)
- 2 micro:bit V2 Club Bundles
- Forward Education CodeCTRL for micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade