Minecraft is one of the greatest games ever created, with endless opportunities to explore and build. But did you know that Minecraft can also be used to make your own game? You can use tools like redstone contraptions and signs to create stories, adventures, and puzzles—but the creativity doesn’t stop there! Using command blocks, you can learn to add code into your adventure map to do things like summon monsters, spring traps, give weapons and armor to players, and even teleport them to faraway places.
Beyond adventure maps, you can also dive into the Java source code of Minecraft to make your own mods, like never-before-seen tools or armor! With your new technical skills, you can go back and make your adventure map completely unique.
Minecraft is great for thinking through design, and it’s the perfect place to share awesome developments with your friends as you learn more about coding and creation. While you’ll learn a ton about real development that can launch a whole career, the fun of Minecraft and sharing games with your friends will make the journey feel like a breeze.
Online Course Requirements:
-Mac or Windows PC only
-Minecraft Java Edition installed
-Webcam
-Stable internet connection with access to Zoom Video Conferencing
- Pricing
- $649 per 10-week session
- Ages
- 10 - 12 (Must turn 10 by start of first class)
- Skill Level
- Beginner–Advanced
- Tools
- Minecraft
- Program
- Small Group Semesters | 10-week program, 1-hour lesson per week
- Path
- Game Dev, Creative
- Prerequisite
- None
In this course, you will:
- Build redstone circuits and machines
- Utilize command blocks to enhance maps
- Develop planning and design skills
- Design Minecraft adventure maps
- Implement game design best practices
Your tuition includes:
- iD Certified Instructor
- 60 minutes of live learning once a week
- Free Thursday Office Hours
- iD Small Class Guarantee™ (average of 5 students)
- Official iD Certification
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About This Certification
Use Minecraft to create stories and adventures for you and your friends to play.
Prerequisites
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About This Certification
Learn how to make puzzles and traps with redstone and command blocks.
Prerequisites
Previous semesters or equivalent experience
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