Robotics for Kids

Game Development for Kids Course Outline

  1. Introduction to Game Development
    • What is game development?
    • Different types of games (action, adventure, puzzle, etc.)
    • How video games are created: from ideas to playing the game
    • Overview of the game development process
  2. Getting Started with Game Development Tools
    • Introduction to simple game development tools (e.g., Scratch, Tynker, Unity for beginners)
    • Exploring the interface and features of the tool
    • How to create characters, backgrounds, and objects in a game
  3. Basic Game Design Concepts
    • What makes a game fun? (Challenges, rewards, levels)
    • Creating a game idea: brainstorming and planning
    • Simple game mechanics (e.g., player movement, collecting items, scoring)
  4. Introduction to Programming for Games
    • Basic programming concepts: commands, actions, and sequences
    • Using block-based programming (e.g., Scratch) to control game characters and objects
    • Programming simple movements, like making a character jump or move left and right
  5. Designing Game Characters and Scenes
    • How to create your own characters and backgrounds for the game
    • Using drawing tools and pre-made assets to design characters, objects, and scenes
    • Adding animations to characters (e.g., walking, jumping)
  6. Adding Sound and Music
    • How to add sounds (e.g., footsteps, jumping sounds, background music)
    • Importance of sound effects in games
    • Creating and importing sounds for your game
  7. Building Interactive Gameplay
    • Adding game rules (e.g., losing health, gaining points)
    • Programming interactions: making things happen when the player clicks or touches objects
    • Creating levels or challenges for players to complete
  8. Testing and Improving the Game
    • How to playtest your game: what works and what needs fixing
    • Making changes and improvements based on testing feedback
    • Debugging: fixing mistakes in the game code
  9. Sharing and Playing Your Game
    • How to share your game with friends and family
    • Publishing your game on platforms (e.g., Scratch, or simple web pages)
    • Competing in fun challenges or game design contests