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FreeMakeCode Arcade Games
Students learn game design and programming logic using Microsoft's visual programming platform with options to transition into JavaScript.
MakeCode Arcade Games offers an exciting entry point into game development using Microsoft's visual programming platform. Students can program using drag-and-drop blocks, JavaScript, or a combination of both, making it accessible to beginners while offering depth for more advanced students. The real magic happens when students deploy their games to physical handheld consoles that they can play anytime, anywhere. This course teaches game design principles, programming logic, sprite animation, and collision detection while producing tangible, playable results. It's perfect for students who love gaming and want to understand how their favorite games work.
How to enroll
MakeCode Arcade Games is offered through our Tech Club program, so to take this class, join the Tech Club and watch for announcements.
Our community programs remove financial and geographic barriers to quality computer science education. Through partnerships with schools, libraries, and community centers across San Diego County, we provide free Tech Club workshops, scholarship opportunities, and outreach initiatives. We work directly with Title I schools, community organizations, and local libraries to bring experienced instructors and hands-on programming curriculum to students who might not otherwise have access to these opportunities. Many students who begin in our free community programs continue on to our paid weekly classes as they advance their skills.
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