Java Programming with Minecraft

This course provides students with the opportunity to create their very own Minecraft Mods using Java programming. Students will be creating custom server side mods using Code Kingdoms, a Java coding framework designed specifically to teach Foundations to code in Minecraft. Students will have the opportunity to follow along with some great tutorials, build mods, deploy them to a server, and test them. Code Kingdoms allows students to interchangeably program with a block interface, or completely in pure Java, so the course can be fun and rewarding for all levels of coding experience!

By the end of this course:

Students will be able to…

• program concepts with Java
• explain project management and flow
• implement a game design process
• understand playtesting, events, and iteration

Students will create…

• event-based mods for Minecraft
• a game with adventure narrative balanced additions to an existing game

This course is one of our flagship Tech Camp experiences, infused with hands-on, project-based learning, designed to equip students with 21st-century technology skills. Students will engage in real-world problem solving and collaborate with fellow students to create solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems.

Computer:

• Laptop or desktop computer running Windows or macOS that meets the minimum specifications of the hardware and software listed below.
• Built-in or external microphone
• Built-in or external speakers or headphones
• Google Chrome browser
• Additional computer screen/monitor (recommended)

Software:

Minecraft (Java Edition)

Join us on the beautiful campus of The University of British Columbia for an immersive on-campus learning experience. Outside of your course-specific lesson times, you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and gain a better understanding of life after high school.