Game Design Pathway

CLASS DESCRIPTION - Software Development and Game Design

Game Design prepares students for a career in the computer science industry with an emphasis on electronic entertainment. The course includes a series of units that provide hands-on knowledge and skills development in game theory, the game design cycle, storyboarding, game elements and interface (storytelling, world creation, controls, etc), coding, software testing, and quality assurance. The concept of “play” within our culture is studied and how the culture of gaming has changed over time. Students will learn to code using the C# programming language and to work together as teams with specific roles to complete projects within a determined work cycle. In addition, students will research career opportunities in the electronic entertainment industry.