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Description

Launch into the exciting world of game design with Intro to Game Design! Here students will learn the fundamentals of creating their own 3-D games with KODU Game Lab, and become familiarized with game mechanics, computer programming, design, and GUI interfaces. But, most importantly, your student will create fun games that they can continue to customize after the camp has ended! Note: This camp requires an email account, preferably a Gmail account.

Access program here: https://www.kodugamelab.com/downloads/ 

Required Materials:

Paper and pencil

Email account that the student has full access to

USB - provided by UHCL

First Steps

Students will be introduced to block programming and the KODU Game Lab interface, become familiarized with file handling and development structure, as well as conditional programming statements. 

Variables

Students will focus on variable handling, If, Then, Else programming statements, and begin learning game design techniques that go beyond just programming.

Enemy AI

Students will begin designing algorithms that transform enemy characters from sitting ducks to menacing rivals.

Conveyance

Together, students will learn to express themselves through level design and theming in order to create an immersive experience within their games.

QA Testing

Students will share their games with one another as they are guided through quality assurance testing. Students will be encouraged to play their peers' games and attempt to find flaws in the code so that each student can perfect their creation.