Our Curriculum

8-Week Journey to Game Creation

Our curriculum takes students from zero coding experience to creating their own JavaScript games. Using Cursor AI as a teaching assistant, students learn by doing, not just watching.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

1

Introduction to Programming

Meet Cursor AI, understand what code is, create first interactive program

Project: Interactive Story
2

Variables & Game Objects

Learn to store information, create game characters, work with coordinates

Project: Moving Character
3

Functions & Game Actions

Create reusable code blocks, implement game controls, add sound effects

Project: Simple Clicker Game
4

Conditionals & Game Logic

Make decisions in code, create win/lose conditions, implement scoring

Project: Treasure Hunt Game
5

Loops & Enemies

Automate repetitive tasks, create multiple enemies, implement patterns

Project: Dodging Game
6

Collision Detection

Detect when objects touch, create power-ups, implement physics

Project: Platform Game
7

Final Project Development

Plan and build a complete game from scratch using all learned concepts

Project: Original Game
8

Polish & Showcase

Add finishing touches, fix bugs, present games to family and friends

Project: Game Showcase

Technologies We Use

JavaScript

The world's most popular programming language, used everywhere from websites to robots

Cursor AI

AI-powered coding assistant that helps students write code and debug problems

p5.js

Creative coding library that makes it easy to create visual and interactive experiences

Browser-Based

No software to install - everything runs in the web browser

Start Your Coding Journey

Join the next cohort and start creating games!