Game Design 101

Length

45 min + Q/A

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s)Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

70

Primary Disciplines

Career & Technical Education (CTE), Economics/Business, Fine Arts, Industrial Technology, Language Arts/English, Leadership, Literacy, Math, Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Science, Social and Emotional Learning( SEL), STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

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About This Provider

Great Falls, MT
United States

Program Details

Format

1. We begin with introductions.
2. We give a brief history of what we do and how we got here.
3. We show examples of our work and explain basics of game design.
4. (If necessary) We have the students show us their work on games if they are working on them.
5. We engage the students in an open conversation either about the games they are working on or games (board, video or playground) they like and apply the basics of game design to them.
6. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

-Show how game design is a process of teamwork and analytical thinking.
-Show how entrepreneurship can be a pathway to post school success.
-Show how examining one's own gut reactions to features/content can be developed into a systematic thinking habit that can lead to success.
-Develop an appreciation for the work that goes into game design.
-Spark the passion for game design and game entrepreneurship.
-Create understanding of personal branding.