Game Design with Scratch – Private

• Scratch is a simple graphical programming platform designed by MIT for children.
• Scratch is a great way for kids to get started with programming and game design.
• Children can create their own ideas by dragging and dropping the colorful programming sentence.
• It helps children learn to creativity, work collaboratively, and problem-solving.——essential skills for the era of AI.
• Private courses are more flexible and efficient.

Level 1

In this level, we introduce students to the world of Scratch, a kid-friendly, MIT software coding environment. Students will learn the basics of how to use scratch coding interface, like how to animate, paint sprites, and design audio. Most of all, students will be learning how to interact with the drag-and-drop code blocks that Scratch is so famous for!

Projects:

• Animate My Name
• Dance Party
• Etc.

Level 2

Important elements of game design will be explored, and students will be introduced to new code they did not see in Level 1. Students will learn how to code player controls, and they will work with integrating background music into their games. They will also learn basic coding concepts like variables and loops.

Projects: 

• Collecting Gold
• Catching Falling Apples
• Maze Race

Level 3

The class of level three will cover more advanced Scratch coding, involving events, game over screens, NPC movement, etc. Students will be challenged through advanced game design projects. They are encouraged to design their own games and bring it to class to play with their classmates. They will also learn how to make continuous games and how to organize the design process into multiple steps and code efficiently.

Projects:

• Platformer
• Pong
• Up to the students!

Level 4

During level 4, the most advanced level, students will develop the UI of their games, making screens like main menus, shops, or settings. Students will have more freedom and creative room, as the projects will involve a lot of animation and design. Also, students will be learning how to integrate mathematics and physics components into their games/projects. 

Projects:

• Fruit Ninja
• Shooting Game
• Up to the students!