Make Your First Movie With Scratch
Class experience
Let's make an animated mini movie with Scratch. This class requires no previous coding experience although if the learner is already familiar with this programming language, they will have the benefit of focusing more in story development and dialogue. *Please note that some classes are taught in a single week, 3 x per week. Other classes are taught once a week for 3 weeks. You are able to choose the format that fits you better. * The class size is purposely kept small (no more than 6...
Students will become familiar with the coding language Scratch, be able to program simple moves and sounds, create characters (sprites) and add simple dialogue to a scene in order to produce an animated mini-movie.
Homework Offered
Students will continue to work on their projects after each class session depending on their own comfort level and chosen complexity.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need a FREE Scratch account prior to starting the class. It takes only a few seconds to set up and can be done easily by going to https://scratch.mit.edu/ Students must have the ability to type and use the keyboard with enough proficiency to type dialogue and other items. It would be preferable if the student would have access to a separate device so that they can follow the class on one device and use the other one to work on their coding/ movie project. If that is not possible, students could use a laptop and learn how to use a split screen so they can follow both at the same time. For younger students, parent might need to be available for the first 15 minutes of class in order to get them setup and logged into their Scratch account.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will need a FREE Scratch account prior to starting the class. It takes only a few seconds to set up and can be done easily by going to https://scratch.mit.edu/
Teaching and mentoring are my passion. I like to provide interactive and motivating, learning experiences. My learners have a chance to express themselves and connect with their peers in class. I like to start my classes with an easy ice...
Group Class
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 70 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class