By the end of this project, you will create a basic game using additional features with an introductory, web-based coding program called Scratch. Learning to code will allow you to build basic coding or computer science skills and a fundamental understanding in order to grow your programming abilities. Learners will engage in the design process in order to develop an understanding of how to develop algorithms that control programs, use event-driven programming, and debug a program. Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch is a prerequisite for this project.
Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch
Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch
Instructor: Stacey Shanklin-Langford
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Learn to use additional features in Scratch
Design a basic game with levels using block based code
Learn how to create algorithms using block based code
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Add a new level and challenge.
Add a new challenge feature.
Add a level with multiple challenges.
Add point tracking and costumes.
Add a game over level and code.
Recommended experience
This is a beginner level course. Participants do not need prior computer science knowledge to complete this course.
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TR
5
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2020
Awesome short and brie content. Best for beginners. Thanks so much .
SK
5
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2020
This course is amazing. This help to understand programming on much better level
KP
5
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022
Helpful in understanding the basic ways of a game in development
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