Game Design

Pathway: Computer & Digital Technologies

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.5 Fine/Practical Arts or Elective

Step into the world of interactive storytelling, digital art, and coding as you learn how to design your own playable games from the ground up. In this hands-on course, students explore every stage of game creation - from researching player experience and building engaging prototypes to coding game mechanics, designing art and sound, and testing finished products for quality and accessibility. Along the way, you'll dive into real industry practices, collaborate with peers, and apply critical thinking to bring original game ideas to life while tackling important topics like ethics, representation, and digital rights. Whether you're into coding, art, strategy, or storytelling, this course gives you the tools to level up your creativity and build something players will love.

Counseling Notes:

1. Prerequisite: Coding I or teacher approval
2. Course length: 1 semester

Course fee: $10.00

POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN game design:

• Computer Programmer
• Computer Engineer
• Web Designer
• IT Specialist
• Network Technician
• Video Game Designer

Instructor: Bobbie Bastian