P3: Video Game Tournament

Using a unique production method, this hands-on 20-Class Final Project employs the Planning, Promoting, Sale, and Hosting of a large-scale Video Game Tournament (i.e. an Event) to teach 1st thru 5th Grade students third-level skill sets in the areas of 1) Business & Entrepreneurship; 2) Innovation & Creativity; 3) Research & Study Habits; 4) Budget & Finance; 5) Career Exposure; and 6) Service Learning. Using a project-based approach, students will learn about the Visual & Performing Arts Industry and participate in fun and engaging activities that include, but are not limited to the following:

  Business & Entrepreneurship:

• Building a mini event planning company - exploring event logistics, customer experience, branding, and revenue generation

  Innovation & Creativity:

• Designing logos, creating scoreboards, and decorating the venue in order to make the tournament engaging and memorable

  Research & Study Habits:

• Conducting surveys, studying different types of tournaments, and game ratings to aid in making informed decisions

  Budget & Finance:

• Learning to create budgets, set entry fees, and balance cost-saving decisions with quality experiences for participants and guests

  Career Exposure:

• Exploring careers such as UX Designer and Video Game Designer

  Service Learning:

• Donating to charities and raising awareness for a community issue
  
  Project 3 Classes Are Only Shared With FOCUS Hour Students