Learn Python with Graphics and Games (Python Graphics I)

Using the very basics of Python and a graphical environment (Processing) students will make several interactive games and activities.
The class is hands-on: students will code during class and will have time to complete portions of the assignments during class.  The students will work on the same basic project, but will have a variety of options to enhance their games following the class time.
Each class is structured as follows:
-Introduction/Review - some theory about Python that is needed for the class (for example, if-statements)
-Apply theory to the graphical environment with a warm-up activity (for example, making a simple button that can be clicked)
-Learn a new graphical concept (for example, interaction with the mouse)
-Apply the graphical concept to the project that the group is working on
-Work on the main project

The topics covered in this first course are:
-drawing on the window (rectangles, lines, circles)
-RGB colours
-animation using variables
-interaction using mouse and keyboard (application of if-statements)
-timers
-integrating artwork into Python

The projects are:
Interactive Dot-to-Dot (Connect the Dots using your mouse to make a picture)
Racing Game (Race your car against your friend's using the keyboard.  Don't get zapped by the laser!)

Class 1 (Week 1):
-set up Processing
-introduction to making graphical programs in Processing
-coordinates
-on-screen text
-RGB colours
Homework: Finish making your Dot-to-Dot dots on the screen

Class 2 (Week 2):
-Show and tell Dot-to-Dots
-Add interaction to be able to connect the dots with the mouse (magic marker style)
-Lines - allow player to connect the dots with the mouse using lines
-if-statements introduction
Homework: if-statements practice handout

Class 3 (Week 3):
-Review if-statements
-Keyboard interaction
-Build basic racer game with finish line
Homework: Create artwork for game using pixilart.com

Class 4 (Week 4):
-Add pictures for racecars
-Timers
-Add a laser using a timer and reset cars if they hit the laser
-Show and tell final race games!