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This program fosters ingenuity, empathy, resilience, and confidence while preparing our students with the digital literacy skills to be safe and smart in our ever-evolving digital and connected world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStudent Gallery and Showcase\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're hosting a gallery! At the end of each term, our space will transform into an open gallery where students can display their work for the community to see. The gallery provides a tangible goal to work towards, with the purpose of celebrating student achievement and encourage engagement with the community. Our goal is to create a regular, seasonal event that everyone can look forward to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInnovators! - Grand Arcade Studio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 Weeks; 80min classes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovators will take on the role of real-world game developers and hardware designers. 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Students will also have a hand in designing the hardware that their games play on in the form of custom controllers or specialized gaming devices, expanding on the idea that a gaming experience can extend beyond what's happening on-screen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome experience required, including confidence on the computer and a curious mind!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Students Will Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame Development \u0026amp; Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Design mechanics, create graphics, and write logic to build your unique video game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Prototyping \u0026amp; Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a custom platform ranging from tabletop arcade cabinets to custom controllers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn what it takes to design a video game from concept to design, development to playtesting!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a look at our schedule:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW01 - Game Design \u0026amp; Storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW02 - Character Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW03 - Game Dev #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW04 - Game Dev #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW05 - Game Dev #3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW06 - Hardware Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW07 - Hardware Enclosure Fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW08 - Game Dev #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW09 - Game Dev #5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW10 - Game Dev #6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW11 - Catch-up and Improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW12 - Final Touches and Playtesting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Showcase and Grand Arcade!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur course concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Arcade\u003c\/strong\u003e to showcase everyone's hard work. 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