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1:1 Private Ongoing Class: 3D Video Game Design W/ the Atmosphir App! (Ages 5+)

Completed by 18 learners

Ages 5-10

Live Group Class

🕹️ For any students interested in One-to-One class help on creating platform style 3D arcade games to play on your computer!

Raymond Mullikin (Raytoons Comics)

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Live video meetings

1x per week

1-2 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

The learner's progress and comprehension skills are observed through informal assessment, in observation of their game designing.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5

Beginner Level

📢 This class is for any still skill level. If you haven't used Atmosphir before and would prefer group classes, I do teach group classes for beginners: https://outschool.com/classes/design-your-first-3d-video-game-lC3IPZyj?usid=fF9cKM18&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

In this special class, the student is focused on making his or her own games. If they are new to Atmosphir, he will show them how to make a game. If they are already familiar with Atmosphir, the instructor is available whenever they need help. He will show the students some fun coding tricks with the software. 🙂

ITINERARY: 
The following things will be done in this class.
✔️ Students will be coding their own games. 
      (If they are new students, he will go over some lessons to help them become familiar with the software.)
✔️ Students already familiar with the program will be introduced to more coding tricks that aren't taught in the beginner classes.

No background experience is required, but helpful.
Materials Required for Class:
✔️  Computer (Windows Preferred, but Macintosh would also work. Atmosphir doesn't work on Chromebook.)
✔️  Atmosphir (The App is free and can be downloaded from following sites: http://onemoreblock.com/landing/ or http://atmosphir.com/download/)
🖥️  Windows Users: If you can't get the Atmosphir working from the above links, you can also download this portable version: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgaagk2jo65mecd/Atmosphir.zip?dl=0
⚠️  Please make sure Atmosphir is installed prior to class. If you have any difficulties with the installation, feel free to message me.

This is a LIVE class and is NOT pre-recorded. This class will be presented via camera from the instructor. 
He will have one camera at his face and another will be a shared screen where the students can see what he is dong on the computer, so that the student can see the instructor as speaks, and be able to observe step-by-step what the instructor is doing. Students can interact with the instructor, as well ask ask questions during instruction. 

No writing or independent reading is necessary. 
Students are expected to communicate with the teacher. Communication, visuals, and hands-on instruction are all the things that I are important in helping the students get a better understanding of the subject.

Learning Goals

1. Students will learn to use critical thinking skills to plan out their video game and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
2. Students will learn to identify and solve authentic problems with their game and figure out a way (investigation) on how to fix them.

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Supply List

Materials Required for Class:
✔️  Computer (Windows Preferred, but Macintosh would also work. Atmosphir doesn't work on Chromebook.)
✔️  Atmosphir (The App is free and can be downloaded from following sites: http://onemoreblock.com/landing/ or 
       http://atmosphir.com/download/)
🖥️  Windows Users: If you can't get the Atmosphir working from the above links, you can also download this portable version: 
       https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgaagk2jo65mecd/Atmosphir.zip?dl=0
🖥️  Linux Users: There is an older version of the program that will run on Linux:
       http://www.mediafire.com/download/vy6vmvzvba13r6d/Atmosphir_Private_BETA_Linux_1.7.zip
⚠️  Please make sure Atmosphir is installed prior to class. If you have any difficulties with the installation, feel free to message me.
       (NOTE: You'll also have to download and install GTK# on Windows or Mono on Mac, which can be found on the download page as well. And here is a place you can go to, if you have trouble running Atmosphir on a Mac: https://appleinsider.com/articles/16/04/13/how-to-install-and-run-mac-apps-that-dont-come-from-the-mac-app-store)

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Raymond Mullikin (Raytoons Comics)

Joined June, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

2 Degrees

Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of La Verne

Associate's Degree in Education from Cuesta College

Hi, my name is Raymond Mullikin. 👋

I am a professional cartoonist and credentialed teacher from San Luis Obispo, California.

I teach classes in Cartooning, Comic Book Printing and Publishing, 2D Cartoon Animation, Claymation/Stop Motion, Toy Figure Design, Video Game and App Coding, Creative Writing, etc.

I am also a professional illustrator/writer and Creative Director for Raytoons Comics. The Raytoons website is at Raytoons.Net. I have published cartoons in books, magazines, newspapers, and e-cards. I am an app designer who have designed my own games and software for schools and Appstores. I have also done past work in animation, creating animated film shorts for film festivals around the world.

I graduated from the University of Laverne with a Teaching Credential (2012) and a BA in Liberal Studies (2009). I also have certifications in Early Childhood Education, Technology and 2D Design. I've worked in education for 20+ years (including a few years in Special Ed) and have been doing contract teaching since 2009. I teach art and technology to children and adults of all ages.

How students approach a learning task can strongly influence the quality of their learning outcomes. For me, my approach is often very hands on (kinesthetic) with a lot of visual examples... That's how I've learned things, with a more creative approach. I have a lot of this in my instruction, with a mix of direct and interactive instruction with lots of Experiential Learning hands on!  
It is also important to me to get feedback from both children and parents... Some kids have some very clever ideas! And, in teaching, there is always room for expansion of ideas and improving oneself. 

I love drawing, comics, writing, creating my own games, and reading. Pretty much everything that I teach I enjoy and do professionally.  I also enjoy teaching and thank all the parents and students willing to give me a try! 😃