App A ack! Make Your First Game App
M/T/W/Th/F
M/T/W/Th/F
June 13 ‐ 17
June 13 ‐ 17
9am to noon
1 to 4pm
Ages: 8 ‐ 10
Ages 11 ‐ 14 Course Descrip on: Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Using a specialized app & game develop‐
ment tool, students will explore the world of web‐based (HTML5) mobile apps. In addi on to learning the basics of mobile app design and game develop‐
ment, you will also see firsthand how the world of App publishing func ons. Student‐created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. Day 1 ‐ Students will learn the planning process of building an app.  Introduc on/Overview  What is an App? Presenta on  App Design Document  Construct 2 Interface and Primer  Solid Objects & Basic Layout Setup  The Player Character Object ‐ Basic Behaviors: Pla orm  Golden Ticket & Upload Student Project Day 2 ‐ Students will cover types of objects that can be added to a layout, a deeper understanding and use of behaviors, and an
introduc on to If/Then coding in event sheets.
 The Player Character Object ‐ Basic Behaviors  Moving Between Layouts  Event Sheet: Player Fall Off Screen  Text Objects  Controlling Layers  Solid Objects ‐ Advanced Behaviors  Solid Objects ‐ Hazards  Upload Student Projects Day 3 ‐ Students will be moving on to more advanced concepts such as adding touch screen controls, advanced sprite anima on techniques, and new event sheet coding techniques.  Touch Object ‐ Bu ons  Touch Object ‐ Drag & Drop Behavior  The Player Character Object ‐ Anima ons  The Player Character Object ‐ Advanced Ac ons  Touch Object ‐ Virtual Controller  Enemy Objects ‐ AI & Behaviors  Upload Student Projects Day 4 ‐ Students will learn to add flair and advanced concepts to an app such as par cle effects, health bars, and sound effects.  Par cle Effects  Enemy Health  Player Health  Audio Effects  Upload Student Projects Day 5 ‐ Students will learn about expor ng HTML5 web‐based apps, how App Stores operate, and how to get their apps uploaded to Black Rocket’s Apps Site.  Module 24: BR Student Survey  Module 25: App Stores  Module 26: Final Project Export ‐ .zip files  Module 27: Final Project Export ‐ .capx file  Module 28: Final Project Upload