Junior Minecraft Game Designer

Prerequisites

• Must have finished Kindergarten

What you’ll learn

• Don't just play Minecraft! Build your own levels, then visualize and create a playable map using design and problem-solving skills.
• In this course, students are taught level building basics via gameplay.
• Rather than just "playing" Minecraft, students are encouraged to think critically about storytelling and engaging the user.
• Minecraft teaches students spatial reasoning, engineering concepts, and even helps build hand-eye coordination.
• With guided instruction, students can go beyond mining for gold and learn simple game programming concepts such as Redstone levers and command blocks.
• This course serves as a fun, educational alternative to having your child play Minecraft at home.

Skill Level

Is This Game Design Course Appropriate for My Student?

• To enroll in this course, students must have completed Kindergarten.
• This game design course is ideal for younger kids who enjoy gaming, storytelling, and creating.
• Projects can be easily tackled solo or collaboratively, introducing kids to STEM principles that set the foundation for bright futures in computer science, game design, engineering, and math.
• Early exposure to STEM subjects such as game design, even at rudimentary levels, leads to improved comprehension and increased enthusiasm.
• Students will thrive in an exploratory, kid-friendly environment, without the pressure of assignments or tests.
• We also take frequent breaks and incorporate a common-sense balance of high-energy, outdoor activities.

Top Skills Gained

Conceptual Skills Development

• Basic 3D design
• World building concepts
• Custom resource packs
• Simple command block programming
• Intro to Redstone

Software & Hardware Skills Development

• Minecraft

STEM & 21st Century Skills Development

• Creativity
• Problem-solving
• Adapting to new challenges