COURSE DESCRIPTION

Digital Game Design teaches students to use MIT’s Scratch programming environment to create an original video game with custom graphics, sound effects and music. Students begin by developing the basic constructs of a game, gradually gaining skills in game design, storytelling, and computational thinking, while building confidence in Scratch. When they are ready to develop their final project, students will learn how to focus their ideas, integrate player feedback, and refine their games before sharing them with the world. No prior computer programming experience is required.

Key Topics: Block Programming • Functions • Iterative Programming • Interactive Storytelling

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COURSE SCHEDULE

4 hours per day | 20 hours per week | Student-Led Showcase
5 additional hours of curriculum available

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

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Getting Started with Scratch

Students will learn Scratch basics, including: how to animate a character, making a chase game, and conditional statements.

Paper Prototyping

Students will develop a storyboard for their Scratch project on paper to detail and sketch all of the elements and components that will be included in their game.

Scratch-based Debugging

Students will learn strategies for debugging and troubleshooting within Scratch.

COURSE EVALUATION

88% of Students Liked or Loved this Course

92% of Teachers Agree that Students Showed Persistence with Difficult Tasks

““I was inspired (excited, motivated) to code more and take bigger chances and not to be afraid of not succeeding.””

— 6th Grade Student

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VIDEO GAMES DEVELOPED