MicroStudio

Location: San Diego Mesa College - 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111

Time: 8am to 3:30pm

Ages:

10-13

Beg-Int

An industry-aligned game development course where students design, code, and produce playable video games using professional creative and technical workflows.

In this course, students explore the full game development pipeline by bringing original game concepts to life through design, coding, audio production, scripting, and narration. Using microStudio, a beginner-friendly yet powerful game development environment inspired by Lua, students learn how professional developers prototype and build games efficiently. With clear documentation and interactive tools, students can create impressive, playable demos using just a few lines of code. More advanced students have the opportunity to code in JavaScript, Python, or Lua. Emphasizing creativity, technical execution, and iteration, this course mirrors real-world game studios where multidisciplinary teams collaborate to ship playable experiences.

Students Can Use These Skills For:

Designing and coding playable video games
Understanding how professional game studios build interactive experiences
Creating portfolio-ready demos and game prototypes
Preparing for advanced programming, game design, and media pathways
Exploring careers in game development, software engineering, and digital media

Tools Used:

microStudio Game Development Environment
Python Scripting Language
JavaScript or Lua (Advanced Pathways)
Audio manipulation and Asset Creation Tools
Game Design and Testing Frameworks

Students Will:

Design original game concepts and mechanics
Write and debug game code using microStudio
Integrate visuals, audio, and narration into gameplay
Test, refine, and iterate on playable demos
Complete a Playable Game Capstone Project showcasing technical and creative skills

Pathway:

Game Development
Software Engineering
Interactive Media

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