Python Programming | Beginner | 12 Week | Mission Python: A Space Adventure

In this 12 week flex course, we will work on building graphical games with Pygame Zero and Python. Each week will cover an in-depth overview of Mission Python - Code a Space Adventure Game! by Sean McManus. The book is optional for the course. We will discuss Python programming topics like variables,  lists, arrays, graphics, animation, and more as we build the game. Students will submit their in progress work weekly for updates and feedback as we progress each week. 

We will start from the beginning, talking about variables, lists, tuples, and more and working from there. Experience with text programming is not required, and we will build concepts as we go along from simple and basic to more advanced and complex. Each week there will be a module with video, code, and other resources for students to follow along with as they go through the corresponding chapter of the book. This will also include examples of the code, and working on fixing problems as they arise. 
The goal is to work through each step of building a 2D and 3D game in Pygame, while learning lots of Python programming concepts. The 3D graphics and sound effects for this course are provided as a download.

In this course we will launch into coding with Mission Python, a space-themed guide to building a complete computer game in Python. You'll learn programming fundamentals like loops, strings, and lists as you build Escape!, an exciting game with a map to explore, items to collect, and tricky logic puzzles to solve. As you work through the book and the modules, you'll build exercises and mini-projects, like making a spacewalk simulator and creating an astronaut's safety checklist that will put your new Python skills to the test.

You'll learn how to use Pygame Zero, a free resource that lets you add graphics and sound effects to your creations, and you'll get useful game-making tips, such as how to design fun puzzles and intriguing maps. Before you know it, you'll have a working, awesome game to stump your friends with (and some nifty coding skills, too!). 

The Pygame Zero platform works best on a PC or on a recent Raspberry Pi, Mac can be used with the muCode program.