App Designers! Coding Video Game Apps for Computers & Mobile Devices (Ages 7-12)

Discover the simplicity of making games and applications for computers, tablets, and smartphones! Or even on the Internet! 🕹️

The Clickteam Multimedia Fusion graphical authoring software provides a coding interface that allows users to experience the full potential of object-oriented programming without having to learn a complex language. No prior coding experience necessary!
Be able to use the graphical interface to write the code. Student-created apps can be played directly on any mobile device or computer. (Html5 apps work great online, but are often blocked offline by the firewall. For offline usage, HTML5 Apps run best offline with the Firefox Web Browser.) 

A version of this class for teens can be found here: https://outschool.com/classes/app-attack-coding-video-game-apps-for-computers-and-mobile-devices-VvUgP4IW?usid=fF9cKM18&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

**NOTE:  This class may meet once a week for 8-weeks OR "camp-style" in which it will meet four straight days for 2 weeks.**

🚨 Please download and test Clickteam App prior to starting the class. The Mac's newer updates have been listing the Clickteam Fusion as an "unidentified developer". If you get this message, it may require a few steps to get it running: https://appleinsider.com/articles/16/04/13/how-to-install-and-run-mac-apps-that-dont-come-from-the-mac-app-store
💡 If Clickteam is installed on the same computer as Zoom, it would be easier for students to show what they are doing, if they need help. They could also be able to show their classmates what they created.
💾 See 'Supply List' below for link to download the free Clickteam Fusion app and Kids Coding Template.

No background experience is required, but helpful.

Much of the class is focused on the coding aspect of game development. Pictures/artwork for the game are mostly taken from the Clickteam Library or imported from pictures from the student's computer (or off the internet).  And, I very slowly introduce the coding stuff to them a little bit a time. For a class with a more gentler introduction to coding (and students being able to do more in designing their own character art and backgrounds), they can take my Retro Game Coding Class here: https://outschool.com/classes/make-your-first-retro-video-game-lDAQ5bje?usid=fF9cKM18&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Materials Needed:
✔️  Computer (Windows Preferred, but Macintosh would also work. Doesn't work on Chromebook.)
✔️  Clickteam Fusion 
       * The Free Version of Clicktream Fusion (which only makes html5 apps), can be found here: 
          https://www.clickteam.com/clickteam-fusion-2-5-free-edition
       * Or you can get the Paid Version of Clickteam Fusion, which is here: https://shop.clickteam.com/usa/41-game-app-creation
       * Or you can get "Games Factory" which is just like Clickteam Fusion (and costs less), but only builds Windows apps, 
         which can be found here: https://shop.clickteam.com/usa/41-game-app-creation
⚠️  Please make sure Clickteam Fusion 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 doing 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 questions during instruction. 

Students are expected to communicate with the teacher. Communication, visuals, and hands-on instruction are all the things that I feel are important in helping the students get a better understanding of the subject.