Game Design and
Development Curriculum

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CTE Pathway Aligned
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Earns Certifications
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Project Portfolio
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Video-Based Lessons
Our 2-year game development pathway aligned to CTE computer science and software development standards prepares students for careers in software development, game design, and more.

Coding Curriculum Aligned to State CTE Program Standards

Our game design and development courses may align with state CTE Pathways including:

  • Software/App Development and Design
  • Coding and Computer Science
  • Game Development and Design
  • Simulation/Animation Design and Programming
  • Design and Multimedia
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Unity Certified User: Programmer
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Unity Certified User: Artist
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Unity Certified Associate: Programmer
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Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer

Earn Industry-Based Certifications

Our high school game development courses uses project-based learning to teach core Unity and coding skills and offer a direct path to industry-based certifications. These industry-recognized certifications align with CTE computer science standards, preparing students for careers in software development, game design, and more.

Engaging Video Game Development Courses for High Schoolers

Our comprehensive game development curriculum immerses students in real-world game design, uses real industry tools, and teaches coding and game development through hands-on projects that build in-demand industry skills.
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Hands-On Learning

Create games from start to finish using Unity and C#.
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3D Modeling in Blender

Customize projects by creating unique assets in Blender.
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Interactive & Fun

Engage students with practical coding challenges that make learning exciting.
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Full-Scale Projects

Build games from concept to playable portfolio projects.
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Exceptional Support and Partnership for School Growth

The support is unbelievable. The fact that, from day 1, we have been trained, we have been coached, we have had the ability to have dialogue with [Mastery Coding]. Tremendous partnership, Tremendous opportunity for any school to grow. I recommend using Mastery Coding.
Jim D'Agostino
Executive Director/Co-Principal
Santiago Middle School

Engaging, Easy-to-Follow Curriculum with Helpful Resources

We were finally able to get Unity on computers today and the kids got started. I absolutely love the curriculum. The video was well made and easy to follow. I printed out the slides from the fabulous PowerPoint file and the kids will appreciate using that as a reference. Love the vocab page. Love the assignment page. Completely in love with the cliffs notes and little GIFs depicting concepts. So impressive.
Megan Pena
Computer Science Teacher
Mainland Regional High School

Mastery Coding Simplifies Learning Unity for High Schoolers

Unity is a huge package and pretty complicated so having something like Mastery Coding is really important because it gives a structure to go through the most important parts of what would otherwise be an overwhelming tool for the students... Using Mastery Coding, student could go from not knowing anything to actually having something working and feeling good about what they're doing.
Andy Harbert
Instructor
Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Exceptional Support and Partnership for School Growth

The support is unbelievable. The fact that, from day 1, we have been trained, we have been coached, we have had the ability to have dialogue with [Mastery Coding]. Tremendous partnership, Tremendous opportunity for any school to grow. I recommend using Mastery Coding.
Jim D'Agostino
Executive Director/Co-Principal
Santiago Middle School

Engaging, Easy-to-Follow Curriculum with Helpful Resources

We were finally able to get Unity on computers today and the kids got started. I absolutely love the curriculum. The video was well made and easy to follow. I printed out the slides from the fabulous PowerPoint file and the kids will appreciate using that as a reference. Love the vocab page. Love the assignment page. Completely in love with the cliffs notes and little GIFs depicting concepts. So impressive.
Megan Pena
Computer Science Teacher
Mainland Regional High School

Mastery Coding Simplifies Learning Unity for High Schoolers

Unity is a huge package and pretty complicated so having something like Mastery Coding is really important because it gives a structure to go through the most important parts of what would otherwise be an overwhelming tool for the students... Using Mastery Coding, student could go from not knowing anything to actually having something working and feeling good about what they're doing.
Andy Harbert
Instructor
Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Why Choose Our Game Development Curriculum?

Our curriculum combines video game design, programming, and computer science principles into a flexible, video-based format that can be taught online or in the classroom. Students learn through real-world, project-based lessons that foster both technical and creative skills.

Easy-to-Follow Lessons

Our curriculum breaks down complex coding and game development concepts into digestible, step-by-step modules.
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Students Learn Real Industry Tools

Through our robust project-based curriculum, students use real industry tools and lean in-demand skills to build impressive project portfolios.
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Students Become Future-Ready

tudents are prepared for Unity certification and equipped with programming skills for tech careers.
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Portfolio Development

Students build a professional portfolio with completed, customized game projects.
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Skills

Equip High School Students with In-Demand Coding Skills

By choosing our Game and App Development pathway, you are empowering your high school students with valuable coding skills and preparing them for future success. Our curriculum, aligned with CTE pathways, provides a strong foundation in computer science, project-based learning, and industry-recognized certifications. Invest in their future today.
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Blender

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Unity

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C# and VS Code

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Github

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Is Unity Easy to Learn?

Unity is one of the most accessible game engines for beginners, making it a perfect fit for our game development courses designed for high schoolers. With its user-friendly interface and extensive documentation, Unity allows students to dive into game creation without being overwhelmed by complexity.
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Beginner-Friendly

Unity’s intuitive UI and C#'s simple syntax make them easy to pick up, even for first-time coders.

Widely Supported

Vast online resources, tutorials, and communities to aid learning.

Industry-Standard Tool

Unity is used in professional game development, preparing students for future careers.

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