M.I.T Scratch – Programming And Creating Games

Scratch Programming – Learn Programming Basics And Create 2 Awesome Games From Scratch

What you’ll learn
Master M.I.T Scratch
Develop problem-solving skills
Develop critical thinking
Understand technology
Understand that learning from mistakes is vital.
Develop learning by doing skills
Expand your creativity.
Nurture computational thinking
Realize that persistence is rewarded

Requirements
You have to be able to operate a computer at a basic level
A pair of headphones could be helpful

Description
This is about a series of video lessons, accompanied by quizzes, exercises, and their solutions. They are delightful, permeated with humor and a lot of music. The star of the videos is Stevie. He is a cartoon character with a unique personality. With his student’s assistance, Stevie will guide you through the magical world of computer programming by building electronic games using M.I.T Scratch. The “Creating and Programming Games” e-course follows a spirited approach to learning as it first introduces important programming concepts, then repeats them through their use until the students use the principles naturally.In this course, you will come across several sections that make up the course ‘Programming and Creating Games’. In more detail, Section 1 is introductory. The lessons are about electronic games and their original design. In those units, you will also find enough general information about the Scratch application. Section 2 refers to basic programming concepts you need to know to be able to create games. Section 3 will guide you step by step to creating the game ‘The Banana’s Hunt.’ Section 4 will guide you to create the game ‘Grab the bone.’ Please note that the videos here are using the Scratch 2 application but I am sure this won’t be a problem since Scratch 2 is pretty much similar to Scratch 3.“Students are waiting to create electronic games with impressive 3D graphics and complex character moves. I am sure that, one day, they will manage to do so. But they must first start with simple games, like those that this course suggests. They will lay strong foundations so they can do much more in the future!”Important Tips:Attend all lessons from start to finish.Watch all videos more than once. It is not possible to get all the required Knowledge by watching a video of a few minutes only once.Always keep Scratch open. You will have to stop (freeze) the videos frequently and test the instructor’s suggestions.In any case, do not hesitate to ask any questions. Try and solve all quizzes and exercises.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Design Elements of an Electronic Game

Lecture 2 Secrets for Creating Electronic Games

Lecture 3 Game Categories

Lecture 4 Introduction to Game Design

Lecture 5 Scratch in Action

Lecture 6 Scratch’s Window

Lecture 7 Scratch Activity

Section 2: Basic Programming Concepts

Lecture 8 The Heroes Positions in the Stage (coordinates)

Lecture 9 Points and Other Information in our Games (variables)

Lecture 10 Write in the scene (Sequences)

Lecture 11 Actions only if something happens (Selections)

Lecture 12 Perform actions multiple times (Loops)

Lecture 13 Events and Sprite Communication

Section 3: Banana Chase

Lecture 14 The Game – Presentation of Details

Lecture 15 Sprite Movement With Mouse

Lecture 16 Automatic Random Motion of an Enemy Character

Lecture 17 How Our Hero Will Lose

Lecture 18 The Enemy Character Following the Hero

Lecture 19 Show Enemy Character at Random Position

Lecture 20 The Game Gets Difficult as Time Passes

Section 4: Grab the bone

Lecture 21 Move the Hero with the Keyboard Arrow Keys (1)

Lecture 22 Move the Hero with the Keyboard Arrow Keys (2)

Lecture 23 Paint a new Sprite (1)

Lecture 24 Paint a new Sprite (2)

Lecture 25 Creating the Maze (1)

Lecture 26 Creating the Maze (2)

Lecture 27 Random Movement of Enemy Characters Inside the Maze

Lecture 28 High Score and Game Over

Kids or teens aged 8 to 18 years old may attend this course under the supervision of a guardian or a teacher. This course is often used as vital resourse by teachers in class.,Teachers. Ideal for blended learning in flipped classrooms,Fathers, mothers or guardians may purchase this course for their kids