In this course students explore how AI and game design are leveraged for social good. Students learn the fundamentals of AI and game design and collaborate with fellow students in team-based activities, such as idea generation and storytelling to develop a game. As a team, students delve into small-scale user research, discovering how projects and games can solve real-world issues in education, mental health, and climate change. Students will apply their design skills and user research by creating and presenting projects that incorporate environmental and socio-economic needs into game design.
Session Two
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Grade(s)
10-11
at the time of application
Scheduled Class Time*
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM (PDT)
Session Two
*The course will meet for two hours daily (Monday–Friday) for a live online class during this window of time. The third hour is used for online office hours. Students will be admitted to and attend just one course section and time. The exact course time and office hour schedule will be set closer to the start of the program. In addition to the live meeting times, students complete out-of-class learning assignments such as assigned readings, group work, pre-recorded online lectures, and more.
Prerequisite(s)
Beginning understanding of web development, including Javascript (JS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), and programming language Python.