Video Game Design
Beginner Coding: Ages 7-10
A private live online video game design class where students learn the basics of coding and game design while creating their own games with Kodu Game Lab.
A private live online video game design class where students learn the basics of coding and game design while creating their own games with Kodu Game Lab.
CODING LANGUAGE: Kodu (Visual Based Language)
PATH: Video Game Design
FORMATS: Private Live Group Class — 2–9 Students
Video Game Design (Beginner Coding: Part 1)- Ages 7-10
How would you like to create your own original video game for you and all your friends to play? Kids will learn to make games via a simple visual programming language. This program is a great entry into design and programming skills. Students will follow a kid-friendly process similar to real video game designers who create the games they play at home!
Bring Your Group. We’ll Bring the Class.
Create2Discover offers this course as a private live online class for groups of 2–9 students. It’s a great option for homeschool co-ops, schools, afterschool programs, STEM clubs, learning pods, siblings, and groups of friends.
You bring the group, and we provide the live instruction. We’ll work with you to find a schedule that works for your students.
Technology Requirements: Kodu currently only runs on Windows. Please test running Kodu prior to signing up for the class. Kodu Website
In this class, students will learn…
- Programming logic to code characters’ behaviors and reactions to events in their games. All programming in Kodu is WHEN/DO (similar to IF/THEN statements).
- To use the tools available in Kodu to create land, water, mountains, buildings, and more.
- More advanced coding to give their characters power-ups. This involves creating parallel programming that changes the behavior of their characters based on a specific event.
- To complete game design planning prior to starting their final projects to create the best video game possible.
Create2Discover classes integrate future-ready skills into the curriculum to help prepare students for a rapid-changing future. This class includes exercises that help students improve their digital communication skills. Students have the opportunity to present their work, receive/give feedback, and learn to use storytelling to grab the attention of their audience.
What Families Say About Us
“Excellent coding experience for kids. The Roblox coding class has been an excellent introduction to game development for my boys. The lessons are engaging, age-appropriate, and focused on building real coding skills through fun, hands-on projects. I’m so glad I found Shawn—he’s a fantastic instructor. Communication is always easy and prompt. I would highly recommend him and Create2Discover to other parents.”
Angel, Parent
About The Instructor
Shawn D. Walk has been an educator for over 20 years. He was a 4th/5th grade teacher for 11 years at an elementary school north of Pittsburgh. During his time at that school, he focused on project-based learning and engaging students with real-world tasks that allowed them to see how what they were learning is used in the real world. Shawn also developed several robotics and coding programs during his time as a teacher.
About 7 years ago, he started a company in Pittsburgh that partnered with schools to offer coding, Minecraft, and other creative classes. The company was one of the first organizations in the Pittsburgh region to use Minecraft to create engaging programs for students. In addition to teaching classes through Create2Discover, he also teaches classes on Outschool where he has over 1,300 five-star reviews from families.
Shawn has an active Pennsylvania Teaching Certification and a Masters Degree in education.
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