Computing & Game Design
Intro to Game Design
Build your own games from scratch.
Create engaging 2D games while mastering game mechanics, level design, and UI/UX concepts.
Flexible formats
High‑interest elective, Summer elective.
Standards Certificates
Video Game Design Standards
Target group
Middle School & High School students
Up to 100 lessons, each up to 90 min
About Course
Enter the world of Game Development
In this entry-level game design course, students create engaging games from scratch.
They apply fundamental game design and development concepts, including setting, game mechanics, level design, and UI/UX design.
By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the game development process and be able to create their unique 2D game projects.
Syllabus
Step-by-step to the Result
1
Adventures in Game Design
Introduction to the gaming industry;
Game cycles development;
Game design documentation;
User experience design.
2
Bringing Games to Life
GDevelop interface & basic functionality;
Event-based programming;
Level design;
Testing and publishing
3
Artistry in Gaming
Miro / Figma interface & basic functionality;
Graphics in games, color theory;
Principles of building interfaces, prototyping;
Basics of working with neural networks.
Final Project
Case-based Portfolio
"Intro to Game Design" final project
Students apply their knowledge and skills to create an individual game in Develop in any genre while creating a Game Design Document and designing interfaces and UI in Figma
Course results
Skill-up approach with YaizY Intended Learning Outcomes
Our courses based on Intended Learning Outcomes equip middle schoolers with key skills for their future.
Focused on essential knowledge, we improve their confidence and competence, preparing them for personal and professional success
Hard Skills
GDevelop game engine;
Game design concepts and principles;
Event-based programming;
Game Design Document;
Level Design;
Animation and Storytelling;
Sound & Visual Design.
Soft Skills
Collaboration;
Communication;
Critical Thinking;
Creative Thinking;
Pitching.
Mindset
Artistic minset;
Innovative mindset
Certification Preparation
YaizY students explore “passion to profession” pathways to gain the knowledge and skills to obtain widely recognized industry-based certificates.
Each course is crafted to cover certificate competencies either partially or fully.
YaizY plans
Flexible approach
to solving unique challenges
Discover YaizY flexible plans featuring our integrated curriculum, platform, and live online teaching. For a personalized learning experience, please reach out to us.
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YaizY Full Access
YaizY teachers;
YaizY Curriculum;
Live online and asynchronous lessons;
YaizY interactive learning platform;
Onboarding & Support;
Seamless implementation.
High interest Elective
Summer / After School
from $6-$10 / student / lesson
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Curriculum & platform
Partner’ teachers;
YaizY Curriculum;
YaizY interactive learning platform;
Onboarding & Support.
High interest Elective
Summer / After School
from $2-$3 / student / lesson
Quick Launch
Asyncronous
YaizY Curriculum;
YaizY interactive learning platform;
Onboarding & Support.
High interest Elective
Summer / After School
from $2.5 / student / lesson
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Tech Requirements
Fully web-based learning for a seamless implementation
Hardware & Internet Speed
Computer/laptop;
Webcamera;
Microphone;
Headphones;
Mouse;
Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s/
Browser & Additional Software
Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge;
Web tools only: GDevelop, Miro, Figma, Google Workspace, Neural networks tools.
