High School: Video Game Design using Scratch and MS MakeCode Arcade

Learn how to create loops and interactive code in order to create two different types of games.

 

Students will be able to create two different games by using Scratch and MS MakeCode. Logical thinking and creating loops and interactive code are essential learning outcomes with both software applications. Debugging code, peer collaboration and feedback are also critical learning outcomes.
 

What You Will Learn

Students in High School: Video Game Design using Scratch and MS MakeCode Arcade will:

• Learn the basics of Scratch and block-based code
• Practice simple movement with Scratch
• Learn the basics of MS MakeCode
• Learn about “top down” perspective in game design

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Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment. 

Course Number: CSE-90167
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/24/2023 - 7/28/2023

$175

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• SECTION ID:

  171630

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Allen, Jeffrey

  Born and raised in San Diego, Jeff Allen has maintained a deep interest in computers and technology since childhood. He started programming with languages like Fortran and Java before progressing to networking, robotics and web-based interests. Jeff holds a master’s degree in education with a California teaching credential in computer science. He taught A+ Computer Repair at Abraxas High School in Poway and Networking Fundamentals at Remington College, and he was the robotics advisor at Northview High School in Covina before coming to Poway Unified School District. He currently teaches programming, hardware and operating system courses. Jeff teaches the Space Out! and JavaScript courses for Sally Ride Science Junior Academy.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 7/17/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  This is a live online course that does not use Canvas. Instructor will contact student 24-hours in advance of start date with Zoom information (please check email associated with STUDENT'S account - not parent's account). This course does not require any supplies. Contact srs@ucsd.edu with all questions.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/24/2023	Mon	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
7/25/2023	Tue	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
7/26/2023	Wed	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
7/27/2023	Thu	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
7/28/2023	Fri	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.