By: Redd Peterson -Journalist
Game development might not be a required or even popular class, but it sure is an interesting one.
Game development covers many things in gaming. Some of the things it covers are careers in gaming, game history, game genres, game interface and design, game strategy, and eventually the creation of students’ very own games.
In this concurrent enrollment class, gamers and non-gamers alike can learn all about video games and the process in making them. They learn this by playing classic video games, analyzing current games, and studying the different types of games.
Braxton Denkers, a junior in the game development class, took the class because he has always played video games growing up and thought it would be a cool class to take.
“Game development is a really chill class and it was pretty cool to learn how to make my own game”.
This class is much more than just learning about video games. Classmates work in partnerships and teamwork is a huge factor in the learning process in game development. Students pair up and have to work with each other to create their own video games with their own unique styles.
Mrs. Spell, who teaches the game development class, says she started teaching Game development because it is fun and students can realize their interests that could become future careers.
“I love playing all kinds of games. Getting to see the new games students create is so much fun. All of my students are so creative! Game dev is also a great career pathway. It’s exciting, you can earn great scholarships, and it pays well.”
Game development can lead to many different career paths. Students who take the game development class can learn skills that are applicable to being video game animators, video game designers, computer programmers, or even video game testers.
Mrs. Spell also said, “Anyone who likes to code, animate, draw, write, tell stories, create puzzles, or just have fun should take game development. Even if you aren’t a fan of video games, we have a job for you in this class.”
