Minecraft Java Programming for Beginners

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 10-15

Live Group Class

This class is designed for complete beginners who want to learn Java programming through Minecraft. Over the course of eight week, students will learn the basics of Java programming while creating Minecraft mods and plugins

Brainlox AI Education

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(2 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 8 weeks

4-8 learners per class

60 min

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What's included

8 live meetings

8 in-class hours

Class Experience

Over the course of eight weeks, we will cover the following topics:
WEEK 1: Introduction to Java programming and Minecraft 
Introduction to Java programming: variables, data types, operators, and control structures
Setting up a development environment for Minecraft modding
Basic Minecraft modding: adding new blocks and items to the game

WEEK 2: Minecraft Modding Continued
Review of Java basics
Creating custom recipes and crafting tables
Adding custom entities to the game

WEEK 3: Minecraft Plugin Development
Introduction to plugins and the Bukkit API
Setting up a development environment for Bukkit plugins
Basic plugin development: adding new commands to the game

WEEK 4: Bukkit Plugin Development Continued
Review of Java basics
Creating custom events and listeners
Adding custom permissions to the game

WEEK 5: Advanced Topics in Minecraft Java Programming
Review of Java basics
Using external libraries in Minecraft mods and plugins

WEEK 6: Putting it All Together
 Creating a complete Minecraft mod or plugin using the skills learned throughout the week
Troubleshooting common errors and issues in Minecraft modding and plugin development

WEEK 7: Project Presentations and Review
Students present their completed Minecraft mods and plugins to the class
Review of key concepts and skills learned throughout the week
WEEK 8: Final Project Presentations and Review
Q&A session and open discussion on future Minecraft modding and plugin development projects
Prerequisites: No prior programming experience is required, but basic computer skills are recommended.

Creating custom GUIs for Minecraft mods and plugins

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance is advised for students under 13 when accessing the internet and when downloading and installing any programs such as minecraft. It is strongly encouraged that parents add their own email address to the minecraft Account in case the student gets locked out of their minecraft account.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Minecraft

Sources

Head First Java by Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates (Book) Java: A Beginner's Guide by Herbert Schildt (Book) Minecraft Forge (https://files.minecraftforge.net/) - A popular modding platform for creating Minecraft mods ForgeGradle (https://github.com/MinecraftForge/ForgeGradle) - The build system used by Minecraft Forge

Offered by

Brainlox AI Education

Joined August, 2022

5.0

2reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Young adults and college students lead our programs. Our counselors and coaches are trained in computer science, game development, economics, social studies, and the arts so that they can facilitate project-based learning with younger children.
Our young instructors are passionate about technology, games, and digital making, and serve both as instructors and role models for our learners.
Our program's curriculum was designed by a team of counselors pursuing degrees relevant to the subject matter. This class is driven by the academic expertise of these counselors and their desire to share their passion for the subject with a group of eager learners.