Description
What You Need To Know
The Track includes 3 level courses: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Private courses start immediately after you book, at the time and date of your choice.
Background Information
BEGINNER - Level 1
Program Description
In the first course of this track, you will use block-based programming to create and design different games. You will use Play Lab and Sprite Lab on code.org where students have published more than 67 million projects! In this course, you will use and apply fundamental coding concepts like if statements, events, loops and conditions while creating games like flappy bird, space shooter, a sports game and many more. By the end of this course, you will be able to design and create your own game that you can share with your family and friends or even publish to the entire code.org community!
Learning Outcomes
Design fun games using block—based coding
Apply fundamental coding concepts like loops, events, and conditions
Learn how to code computer games by breaking them down into smaller features and mechanics
Create your own game that you can share with your family and friends
INTERMEDIATE - Level 2
Program Description
Minecraft Education Edition is the perfect platform to learn and understand fundamental coding concepts while playing one of the best-selling video games of all time. It is also an excellent tool for creativity and building critical thinking skills. In this course, you will use a block-based coding language to code Minecraft mods that will build different structures and custom items like a volcano, gold stairs, and a tower. By the end, you will be ready to code in-game features and instantly see the outcome of your code in the game. Get ready to boost your own gaming experience and take it to the next level!
Learning Outcomes
Apply fundamental coding concepts such as event triggers, functions, and loops to create Minecraft mods
Modify main elements of a mod by breaking them down into smaller features and mechanics
Learn about servers and how they are used to host online games
Understand that coding is a creative and collaborative medium that can improve your online experiences
ADVANCED - Level 3
Program Description
Roblox is an online gaming platform with more than 43.2 million daily active users worldwide. It is a global platform that brings people together through play. In 2020, Roblox ranked number 1 among the world’s most innovative companies in gaming and number 9 between the top 50 most innovative companies in the world. In this course, you will learn how to build your Roblox game and publish it for others to play. You will build and design 3D game assets including your own car, house, and city. You will also create your own games like a camping game. Apart from publishing your own games, you will have the chance to explore the millions of 3D experiences built by a global community of developers.
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to develop Roblox games, including a racing game
Learn how to build 3D game assets and features
Learn how to create 3D worlds using the terrain editor in Roblox
Publish games online and interact with users to gain feedback and constructive criticism
Fees cover
12 hours of live online sessions with Geek Express Certified Trainers
Geek Express certification accredited by STEM.org & KHDA Dubai
Final project development
Digital portfolio access with automatic attendance and progress reporting
Access to Geek Express app
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