Game Design | Mrs. St.Clair

Video Game Design

Video Game Design course is the 2nd step in exploring the process of making games. Students learn to code their games instead of using premade games. Games are similar to Intro, but will add in levels and menus. Students will also explore 3D games.

Introduction to the Course

This link provides information on the course, instructor, syllabus, and course expectations

Video Game Genres

Students will research different video game genres.

Basic Coding

Students will create a game and learn how to make their player move through coding.

Creating PickUps

Students will create a game board and then add in borders. Students will then code for a score and collecting objects.

Maze Game

Students will learn how to add in obstacles while using skills learned in the previous class and units. Students will code the game to keep score and create a menu for the game.

Animation Game

Students will learn how to animate their characters and then how to code in the animation. Students will also learn how to add in a jump for their platform game.

Side Scroller

Students will learn how to create a repeating background to have an endless game. Students will code the game for animation, score and repeating obstacles/backgrounds

Working in 3D

Students will learn how to work in a 3D environment to build a room.

3D Character

Students will learn how to create a 3D character in order to create their next game.

Create a Terrain Game

Students will create an island with trees and ground texture. They will then add their 3D character to this terrain and create pickups as well as a Menu

Box Run Game

Students will learn how to create a multi level game in 3D

Final Portfolio