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. You don't need any previous game design experience to enroll.
Instructor
Jordyn FrostKing
Brad Shigenaka
More Information
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus. You’ll need regular access to a laptop. If you can’t bring one, we have a limited number of laptops for students with demonstrated need. Reach out to us at ytp@uw.edu.
There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
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Jun 30–Jul 11, 2025
1Ano class Jul 4 |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $895 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025 |
Register |
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Jun 30–Jul 11, 2025
1Bno class Jul 4 |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $895 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025 |
Register |
