7 units
50 lessons
English & Spanish
Unit 1 · 4 Lessons
Course Introduction & History of Gaming
The history of gaming and how the industry has evolved from its early days to the modern era. Students engage in hands-on activities and gameplay to deepen their understanding of major milestones and their impact on today’s industry.
Objectives
Understand course pacing and structure
Create class code of conduct
Explore the history of gaming
Compare vintage games with modern games
Unit 2 · 10 Lessons
Basic Game Design Using Scratch
Build a functioning game from scratch. Students learn fundamental game design principles such as character movement, collision detection, level design, animations, and player immersion.
Objectives
Learn block-based programming
Design assets and levels
Develop gameplay mechanics
Playtest and give feedback
Debug and iterate
Unit 3 · 10 Lessons
Basic Game Design Using Unreal Engine
Build a simple parkour game in Unreal Engine. Students learn how to add dangerous objects, add materials and textures, import assets, create moving objects with animations, and add a user interface.
Objectives
Design a parkour level
Practice blueprint scripting
Import and use assets
Animate using the sequencer
Collect feedback and iterate
Unit 4 · 9 Lessons
Video Editing
Through techniques such as game recording, voiceover narration, overlay usage, and more, students gain hands-on experience with essential video production skills.
Objectives
Write scripts and record voiceovers
Record gameplay footage
Create overlays and visual effects
Integrate sound and music
Unit 5 · 9 Lessons
Streaming & Influencing
Learn the essentials of streaming and influencing in the gaming world. Students set up and run their own gaming streams, and develop soft skills such as public speaking, audience engagement, and teamwork.
Objectives
Use software to record stream
Set up hardware like mic, camera and lights
Add overlays and transitions
Interact with and engage audience
Perform live stream
Unit 6 · 10 Lessons
Digital Forensics
Students play the role of cybersecurity experts to solve a high-stakes cybercrime mystery in the world of esports. Each lesson contains new cybersecurity concepts that are necessary to interpret clues to resolve the case.
Objectives
Learn how to use digital forensics tools
Identify phishing attempts and malware
Collect evidence from cyberattack
Implement security protocols
Defend agains cyberattack in real time
Capstone Project · 7 Lessons
Project Extension
Expand on a previous project in the course or create a new artifact that aligns with their chosen path. The students add their work into a digital portfolio, create a professional resume, and reflect on their career goals.
Objectives
Choose a specific career path to focus on
Create a digital portfolio
Develop a professional CV
Reflect on career goals
Offline access with Scratch
The Scratch Offline Editor provides a safe and distraction-free coding environment. Unlike the online version, it blocks access to public projects, keeping students focused. On Chromebooks, the app-based editor from the Google Play Store delivers the same benefit. The editor is free to install and simple to use.
PC
Mac
Chromebook
