Steven Isaacs - Game Design and Development

The teacher shares their extensive experience in teaching video game design and development at both middle school and online platforms. They emphasize the importance of design thinking, collaboration, and specialization in their courses. The teacher fosters a studio-like environment where students learn through self-directed exploration and extension activities, aiming to instill lifelong learning skills. Students are encouraged to specialize in areas like graphic design, sound engineering, or coding, and to extend their learning through various platforms and tools.

What is one of the primary skills students learn in the video game design course?

• Historical analysis

• Mathematical calculations

• Design thinking

• Public speaking

How does the teacher view their role in the classroom?

• As a strict instructor

• As a distant authority

• As a passive observer

• As a facilitator and co-learner

What is the teacher's goal for students by the end of the course?

• To memorize all the tools

• To win a game design competition

• To know more than the teacher about the tools

• To complete all assignments on time

Which platform is mentioned as an option for students to create games?

• Unity

• Scratch

• Project Spark for Xbox

• Minecraft

What is the structure of the class based on?

• Lectures and exams

• Watching, replicating, and creating

• Group discussions

• Field trips