Spring Programs

Platformer Video Game Development

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Mini Dojo (JK4-2nd)

&

Upper Dojo

(3rd-5th & 6th-8th)

This course unlocks creative expression empowering students to design without limits exploring abstract concepts. Students will develop their very own, one of a kind, arcade style video game with pixel frame animations and level design platforms. From beginning to end, every element of this game, from backgrounds to powerups to heroes & enemies, will be individually Designed, Customized, & Configured by students using their imaginations. (Think: Mario, Sonic, or Pokemon!!)

Through the design thinking process they will establish the basic coding principles: Events, Conditionals, Data, Testing, Debugging, Decomposition.

Upon completion of the session students' games will be uploaded to a public (safe) arcade store for the world to enjoy!! (Games may be accessed and played on a tablet or PC)

Our scaffolded model includes a multiplex curricula.

Students LEVEL UP developing new Coding Skills & Games each time they return to our program!

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March 2nd, 2022 - April 27th, 2023

NO CLASS 3/16

8 Sessions

Thursdays: 3:40 pm - 4:40 pm