Introduction to Game Design

Learn coding and game design using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. You’ll create and test 8-bit video games, from the graphics to the chiptone music, and investigate different game genres. You’ll learn the foundations of game design and work together in small groups to propose projects and test each other’s games as we work toward our finished products. We’ll conclude the course with a celebration of everyone’s finished games.

What You'll Learn

• Foundational coding and game design concepts
• How to create and test a variety of game components
• How to work collaboratively in teams

Who Should Register 

This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders and is open to students of all abilities.

Instructor

Brad Shigenaka and Jordyn FrostKing

More Information

This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.

Students who want a full-day experience can register for two courses — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — which will include a supervised lunch break between courses. Students should bring a lunch.

See the Policies page for details about registration policies, refunds, waitlists and more.

Details

Jul 29–Aug 9, 2024 A-1	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $950
	Refund Deadline Jun 17, 2024	Status Closed

Jul 29–Aug 9, 2024 A-2	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $950
	Refund Deadline Jun 17, 2024	Status Closed