Animation and Programming With Alice - Level 1SP
Sally Morris - Tech/SPED
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(210)
Create simple 3D animations and digital stories with SIMs-like characters using object and text-based coding.
Class experience
Beginner Level
This class covers the same content as the live format class, but you will access the lessons, complete the assignments, and contribute to classroom discussions on your own schedule during the week. Students will learn how to create and place characters in a 3D world, and then create digital stories using text-based dialog and animation. We will be using Alice 3.0, which combines object-based coding with texted-based Java coding in Netbeans. Alice is a free program made available by...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1IntroductionIntroduction to the user interface, how to find, place, and modify objects in Alice.Week 2Lesson 2Set up ScenesSet up a "tea party" scene with props and characters.Week 3Lesson 3Animation and SpeechCharacter movement and text-based dialog.Week 4Lesson 4Walk CycleAnimating a Character to walk across the screenWeek 5Lesson 5Methods & ProceduresLearn about using Methods & ProceduresWeek 6Lesson 6Make your own storyUsing what you have learned, create your own story with action and dialogue.
Students will learn how to place and animate objects in a virtual 3D world. They will also learn basic programming concepts and beginning Java programming.
I've taught animation and programming to both middle school and high school students. I like to have fun and help students learn to use technology creatively.
Homework Offered
Homework will be to complete each week's project.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Teacher will give feedback via messaging. Those who need grades or documentation will be accommodated.Grades Offered
Grades or certificates of completion are provided by request.
I welcome students with unique learning needs and can tailor content to meet their needs.
Basic computer skills.
3-button mouse is very helpful.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will need to download the Alice program onto their computer: https://www.alice.org/get-alice/alice-3/ (scroll down to Downloads). No account creation is required.
Alice website and books.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(210)
The classes I teach will help you learn how to use technology more effectively and learn how to turn your interests into academic and personal success. I have been a technology teacher for students in Grades 3-12 and have worked as a reading...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $90 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 23 learners
Ages: 9-14
