STEM Forged Game Design Full Program

STEM Forged Game Design Full Program

• Grades: 4-12
• Number of Students: Groups of up to 30
  
• Hours of Content: 20-170+
  
• Additional Resources: MCSD Case Study, Curriculum Sample, Game Design Fact Sheet, Portal Fact Sheet

Highlights:

Unlock Student Creativity with Expert-Led Game Design Programs

STEM Forged's Game Design Program provides schools an innovative course that teaches students skills including programming, digital literacy, animation, and 3D modeling.  The program also promotes problem-solving and critical thinking, fosters collaboration and communication, and introduces students to careers in game design and related fields.

Their highly-capable instructors guide students through their game design projects, providing expert support and personalized feedback.

All STEM Forged programs come with an online portal that gives educators and administrators a view of students’ progress. This portal tracks student progress, giving administrators meaningful data about student and program performance.

Activity Details:

Product Orientation: Full programs have two meeting sprior to day-one with students. First with IT to ensure that all technology is set up correctly. Then, a 30-minute orientation with site facilitators on how to join classes with their students, and how to navigate the portal.

Remote Instruction: Every full program class has a dedicated remote instructor that collaborates with your on-site facilitator to provide students with the highest-quality learning experience. These instructors connect virtually to any in-person or virtual classroom, delivering live instruction directly to students. 

Each Activity Includes: A dedicated remote instructor that guides students through project-based game design lessons. All lessons include a section of time for reviewing and troubleshooting individual projects. 

Student Takeaways: All students retain ownership of their video game and creations permanently, even after their account is removed from the school hub. 

Recommended Settings: After-school programs, elective courses, esports clubs, and school-based teams.

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

Curriculum Targets: Develop creative thinking and innovation capabilities, enhance technical skills and digital literacy, promote problem-solving and critical thinking, foster collaboration and communication, and prepare for careers in game design and related fields.

Subject Targets: Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Information Literacy, Media Literacy, ICT (Information, Communications, and Technology) Literacy, Flexibility and Adaptability, Initiative and Self-Direction, Social and Cross-Cultural Skills, Productivity and Accountability, Leadership and Responsibility.

Curriculum Topics: 3D Modeling Techniques, Building with a Theme, Animation, Event Systems, Trigger Systems, Variables, Debugging, 3D Viewport Navigation, Project Planning, Asset Management, Scripting Logic, Spawners and Navigation, Multiplayer Lobby Creation, Mechanics, Playtesting, Constructive Feedback, Project Collaboration, Javascript, Loops, Object Oriented Programming.

Standard Alignments:

ISTE, Cognia QSELP, CASEL, GDAS - GA, TEKS - TX, BEST - FL, CA, ID, NV, CO

What's Included:

The STEM Forged Game Design Full Program includes:

Software, curriculum, and remote instruction; Per group (up to 30 students). For grades 4-12.

Tech Requirements:

Required Materials NOT INCLUDED:

• 1 computer per student (Chromebook, Windows, or Mac), Mouse, Internet connection

Tech Requirements:

Minimum

• Memory: 2 GB

• CPU: Intel Celeron 2GHz class (or AMD equivalent)

• GPU: Intel HD

• OS: Windows 7 or Chrome OS*

Recommended

• Memory: 4 GB

• CPU:  Intel i5/i7 Class (or AMD equivalent)

• GPU: Nvidia 900/1000 class

• OS: Windows 10 or OSX

Network access is required. Test and troubleshoot your network at: https://www.blocksmithxr.com/itchecklist

*STEM Forged strongly recommends using Chromebooks with Intel Chipsets.

Special Notes and Considerations:

PLEASE NOTE: A starter, 20-hour pilot program is available for first-time STEM Forged customers at discounted pricing.

PLEASE NOTE: Custom programs are available upon request. The base cost is $1,000 + $75 for every hour of instruction. 

If you are interested in placing an order for a custom program, please request a quote here.