Design, Code, and Play Your Own Games!
This course introduces kids to game development using Scratch, a visual programming platform ideal for beginners. Through interactive lessons, students will learn to design and build their own games while developing programming skills, creativity, and an understanding of game design principles.
Key Highlights:
Getting Started: Learn Scratch’s interface and create simple games.
Core Game Mechanics: Master motion, collisions, and sprite interactions.
Game Design Principles: Create scoring systems, win/lose conditions, and levels.
Interactivity: Use keyboard, mouse, and touch inputs for engaging gameplay.
Special Effects: Add animations, sound effects, and visual feedback.
Advanced Features: Use variables, loops, and conditionals to build complex games.
Customization: Personalize games with unique characters and challenges.
Course Objectives:
Introduce Scratch as a tool for coding and game development.
Teach essential programming concepts through game creation.
Develop computational thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
Encourage planning, organization, and collaboration through game projects.
Who Can Join?
This beginner-friendly course is perfect for young game enthusiasts with no prior coding experience, offering an exciting introduction to coding and game creation.
Outcome:
By the end of the course, students will confidently design, code, and play their own games, blending creativity with technical skills in a fun and engaging way.
