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Creative Computing with Scratch

Course Description

Our Creative Computing with Scratch course is designed to spark creativity and innovation in young minds. Through this course, students learn the basics of coding by creating interactive stories, animations, and games using Scratch, a beginner-friendly programming language. Students explore key concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, and events, as they bring their ideas to life in a fun and engaging way. Our experienced tutors guide students through the process, providing personalized feedback and support to help them build confidence and develop essential problem-solving skills.

The course is suitable for students of all levels, from beginners with no coding experience to those with some prior knowledge. Our curriculum is structured to meet the needs of different age groups, with age-appropriate projects that challenge and inspire young learners. By the end of the course, students will have gained a solid foundation in coding, computational thinking, and creative problem-solving. They will have created their own portfolio of projects that demonstrate their skills and creativity, and they will have a strong foundation for further study in computer science and technology

What You’ll Learn?

How to use Scratch programming language to create interactive stories, animations, and games.
Basic programming concepts such as sequencing, loops, conditionals, and variables.
Computational thinking skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, and abstraction.
How to collaborate with others to design and develop projects, receive feedback, and iterate on their work.

Creative Computing with Scratch is an excellent course for anyone looking to develop their coding skills and explore their creativity. By learning how to code and design interactive animations, games, and stories, students can improve their problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking skills. In addition, Scratch programming language is a beginner-friendly language that can be used to introduce anyone to the world of coding.

Course Curriculum

With the increasing demand for digital skills in the workforce, this course can help students gain valuable skills that can set them apart in their future careers. By taking this course, students can gain a solid foundation in coding and digital literacy, which can be applied in a variety of fields. This course is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain practical skills in coding, storytelling, and design thinking, and to become a more confident digital citizen

Week 1-2

In this lessons, you will learn the basics of Scratch programming by creating your first project. You will explore the Scratch interface, create and manipulate sprites, and add simple animations and sounds to your project.

Introduction to Scratch
Sprites and the Scratch UI

Week 3-4

In this lessons, you will learn how to use motion and control blocks to make your sprites move and interact with the user. You will also learn how to use variables and loops to create more complex animations and games.

Scratch Motion and Control
Variables and Loops

Week 5-6

In this lessons, you will learn how to use events and sensing blocks to trigger actions in your Scratch project. You will also learn how to use conditionals and operators to make your project respond to user input.

Scratch Events
Sensing in scratch

Week 7-8

In this lesson, you will learn how to use costumes and sound blocks to enhance the visuals and audio of your Scratch project. You will also learn how to use pen blocks to draw shapes and lines on the stage.

Scratch Costumes
Scratch Sound

Week 9-10

In this lesson, you will learn how to debug and troubleshoot common errors and problems in your Scratch projects. You will also learn how to use the Scratch community and resources to improve your skills and create more complex projects.

The Scratch community
Scratch Debugging and Troubleshooting

Week 11

You do your assessment and final project and present it to the class.

Assessment & final project

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