Kodu Game Programming

Kodu is a visual programming tool. Similar to Scratch, it avoids typing code by having children construct programs using visual elements. Programs are executed in a 3D environment.

Detailed Description: This fun course teaches the children about game programming, specifically coding with Microsoft Kodu. Kodu is a visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed with children in mind and is very accessible and enjoyable. It provides an end-to-end creative environment for designing, building, and playing your own new games. The programming environment runs on PC and/or Xbox, allowing rapid design iteration using only a game controller for input. The core of the Kodu project is the programming user interface. The language is simple and entirely icon-based. Programs are composed of pages, which are broken down into rules, which are further divided into conditions and actions. During this ten lesson course we will go through various concepts related to game programming. We will be building various pieces which we will put together at the end to form game. Game programming basics Getting started with Kodu Navigating Worlds and Cameras Objects in Kodu Saving and publishing worlds Controlling objects Terrain Targets and Firing Dangerous Targets Increasing Game Complexity Game Design