Scratch games coding for kids - Action game essentials

Scratch coding for beginners, and intermediate coders with some Scratch experience, who want to create action games

What you'll learn
Coding a template game file with backdrops and a ""How to play"" screen
Coding a player controlled sprite
Throwing and firing
Health and lives - losing HP (health points)
Enemies (attacking)
Automating throwing and firing
Reaction animations (for when sprites are hit)
Health, lives and rewards - gaining HP (health points)
Timers - countdowns and triggered timed events
Sound FX (effects) and music

Requirements
Be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse
Description
Help your child learn essential knowledge and skills for coding action games, then use what they have learnt to create their own games.

This course is designed for parents of 8-12 year olds who want to re-direct their child's natural enthusiasm for playing games, into creating and coding games.

Students will learn essential coding processes and techniques for creating a complete action game including player controlled characters, attacking enemies, throwing and firing, reaction animations, health rewards and hp.

Our instructor is a qualified and experienced teacher who speaks clearly and precisely, leading the learner through the entire coding process. Each step is explained and demonstrated.

Your child will build confidence with Scratch, acquire action game coding skills, and improve their creative, math and computational thinking abilities.

Who this course is for:
Anyone who plays games and would like to create their own
Parents who want to transform their children from players of games into creators
Beginners, and intermediate coders who want to extend their skills

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