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Game Design with Roblox
About Game Design with Roblox
 

During Game Design with Roblox, powered by the Mason Game & Technology Academy, students learn how to design and develop video games using the Roblox platform and Lua programming language. This self-paced program offers gamers in grades 4-9 the opportunity to gain tangible skills as they explore game design, build multiplayer worlds, and publish their own game form the comfort of home!

About Design with Roblox

Full Immersion in Game Design at Home

Game Design with Roblox provides participants the ability to express their creativity, build complex structures, identify and solve difficult problems, and practice independence. Gamers will design a game utilizing one of the base game templates, including Platformer, Racer, and RPG, and customize it with tutorials. Upon completing their game, students will publish it to Roblox, add friends, and learn about making Robux (virtual money used in the game).

The program is designed to be simple to navigate, comprised of 10 sessions that gamers can complete at their own pace. Additionally, Teacher Resources are available in the platform if a student needs help from a family member or friend as they progress through the lessons.

Prerequisites: Participants should be reasonably proficient with a keyboard and mouse, as this course requires some typing. Each student should also have a Roblox account before beginning the program. Create an account for your student at roblox.com. You can find more information about Lua coding at lua.org/about.html.

2021-2022 Dates & Tuition

Game Design with Roblox, powered by the Mason Game & Technology Academy | $149

Students may begin on the first of the month following their enrollment and complete the program at their pace within 90 days.

Program Details

Game Design with Roblox takes beginners in gaming and progresses them to an intermediate knowledge level through fun, hands-on project work.

Intro to Roblox & Roblox Studio
  • Creating a Roblox account
  • Exploring Roblox games
  • Learning Roblox Studio basics
  • Using parts
  • Creating an obstacle course (obby) with hazards
Scripting Basics & User Interface (UI)
  • Creating Power-Ups
  • Spawn items
  • Displaying text to the player
  • Updating the UI
Development, Game Templates & Tutorials
  • Applying iterative design processes
  • Modifying obby, RPG, and racing templates
  • Customizing the obby, RPG< or racing game
Game Launch & Post-Launch
  • Publishing the game
  • Adding friends
  • How to make Robux
Game Design with Roblox

Game Design with Roblox powered by the Mason Game & Technology Academy FAQs

  • Is Game Design with Roblox for me?

    Game Design with Roblox, powered by the Mason Game & Technology Academy, is for you if you are in elementary or middle school and interested in exploring the world of Roblox. This platform offers numerous opportunities to create a game of your very own.

    To join the program, you must be in grades 4-9 during the 2021-2022 school year. If you have any additional questions, please contact our Office of Admissions by phone at 844-219-7332.

  • Are there any system requirements?

    No. If you have an internet connection, you should be able to access the program from anywhere.