Scratch Essentials: From Basics to Divide and Conquer

Coding Essentials with Scratch: Learn, Create & Conquer

Winter 2024

Rs 10,000/- PKR

About Course

This course provides an introduction to Scratch, a visual programming language designed to teach programming concepts through hands-on projects. Over the course, students will learn to create interactive games and animations using basic Scratch tools and concepts. By the end of the course, students will have developed several fun games while mastering key programming skills.

Day 1: Introduction to Scratch and Pattern Printing

Introduction to the Scratch Interface: Understanding the workspace, sprites, and basic tools.
Exploring Basic Movements: Using the arrow keys to control sprite movement.
Pattern Printing: Introduction to loops and angles.
Create simple patterns: squares, triangles, and spirals.
Experiment with “repeat” loops for drawing shapes and creating patterns.

Day 2: Variables, Coordinates, and Car Game Basics

Variables and Coordinates: Understanding how coordinates control sprite movement.
Creating the Car Game: Introduction to controlling a car sprite with the keyboard.
Use variables for speed and score.
Basic collision detection with obstacles.
Customizing the Game: Changing backdrops, adding new car sprites, and setting up a simple game loop.

Day 3: Car Game Development - Adding Obstacles and Scoring

Adding Obstacles: Introduce enemy car sprites that move towards the player.
Use random positions and speeds for variety.
Collision Detection and Scoring: Track player score and penalties for collisions.
Create a game over mechanic and restart function.
Refining Gameplay: Adding sound effects, improving car movement, and setting difficulty.

Day 4: Pac-Man Game - Introduction to Maze and Movement

Creating the Maze: Draw a simple maze with walls and pathways.
Pac-Man Sprite Movement: Learn how to use arrow keys to move Pac-Man through the maze.
Basic Ghost AI: Simple movement patterns for enemy ghosts.
Basic Scoring: Add points for collecting dots within the maze.

Day 5: Pac-Man Game Development - Adding Ghosts and Power-Ups

Ghost Behavior: Implementing more advanced ghost movement.
Random movement, chasing the player, or patrolling specific areas.
Power-Ups: Add collectible items (e.g., power pellets) that allow Pac-Man to eat ghosts.
Lives and Game Over: Implement player lives and display the score.

Day 6: Air Hockey Game - Basics of Paddle and Ball Movement

Air Hockey Mechanics: Create paddles controlled by mouse movements and a ball that bounces off walls.
Ball Movement: Learn how to make the ball bounce realistically.
Basic Scoring: Set up goals and a score counter for each player.
Game Rules: Establish win conditions and game over logic.

Day 7: Air Hockey Game - Adding AI and Multiplayer Functionality

AI Opponent: Implement an AI-controlled paddle for single-player mode.
Use simple algorithms to make the AI follow the ball.
Multiplayer Mode: Refine the game for two-player interaction using keyboard or mouse.
Visual Effects: Add particle effects for puck collisions and goals.

Day 8: Mario Classic Game - Platformer Basics

Creating a Mario Sprite: Design and animate a Mario character for jumping and running.
Building Platforms: Create platforms for the player to jump between.
Gravity and Jumping: Introduce gravity and allow the player to control jump height.
Collectibles: Add items for the player to collect (e.g., coins or mushrooms).

Day 9: Mario Classic Game - Enemies, Obstacles, and Progression

Enemy Movement: Add simple enemy characters that move left and right.
Introduce collision detection with the player.
Level Design: Create multiple levels with increasing difficulty.
Game Over and Scorekeeping: Track player progress with scores and lives.

Day 10: Final Project Day and Review

Showcase Projects: Students showcase their final games (Car Game, Pac-Man, Air Hockey, Mario).
Course Review: Go over the key concepts learned: loops, variables, collision detection, AI, and animation.
Discussion: Challenges faced, solutions implemented, and suggestions for future projects.
Feedback: Provide feedback on student work and encourage further exploration in Scratch and game development.

Outcomes:

Mastery of key programming concepts such as loops, variables, and AI.
Development of problem-solving skills through game design.
Creation of engaging interactive games with visuals and sound.
Enhanced understanding of game mechanics and the iterative process of game development.
Confidence in coding logic and project planning for game development.

What Will You Learn?

Scratch installation and navigation.
Sprite movement and pen drawing basics.
Simple game creation like Frog Game and Space Shooter.
Introduction to variables and scoring systems.
Problemsolving skills through hands-on projects.

Continued development of games like Pac Man and Space Shooter.
Finalizing projects with additional features.
Introduction to game design principles.
Showcasing completed games and receiving feedback.

Coding Essentials with Scratch: Learn, Create & Conquer

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Coding Essentials with Scratch: Learn, Create & Conquer

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What Will You Learn?

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FOR ANY REGISTRATION QUERIES FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM​

Quick Links

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FOR ANY REGISTRATION QUERIES FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM