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Scratch Camp Part 1: Coding and Animation - Fundamentals for Beginners
This class will introduce students to Scratch block coding and basic animation concepts. Emphasis will be put on key frames, character design and character acting, and fluid and impactful motions when animating.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is a 3-Day Series. Students will meet 3 times to complete Part 1. Please note: Classes will meet 3 times within the same week for Summer Break. This course has no class prerequisites but does require use of basic computer skills like typing, opening and closing programs, saving and exporting files, and mouse maneuvering. Students who have completed this class are recommended to join Series Part 2 and 3: Part 2 - Animating...
3 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Intro to ScratchStudents will learn fundamental functions and controls in Scratch. Students MUST join Day 1 to familiarize themselves with the program to participate in Day 2 and 3.Lesson 2SONIC: Squash-and-Stretch & Frame CountStudents will create a running Sonic. They will learn how to code fluid motions and make things look believable.Lesson 3MINECRAFT STEVE: Animation and Background IntegrationStudents will animate Minecraft Steve block breaking and placement for interaction with the setting/ background.
- This class will introduce beginners to coding and animation by working with a block-code based format to understand the fundamentals of coding. Students can develop the skills gained in this class to make more detailed works in animation of a greater scale with complexity of their characters and set pieces. Through learning storyboarding and animation with Scratch, they can author things like interactive “choose your own adventure” books, visual novels, story-based games, or short cartoons!
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator. She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology. She also gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development. For more information on Young Art teachers go to: https://outschool.com/teachers/Young-Art-instructors
Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: An E-Certificate of Completion with grades will be provided for learners who have completed all sessions and actively participate in class activities, including sharing their work at the end of each meeting. Learners who miss more than 2 meetings or do not participate in showing their work may not be eligible to receive the certificate.
Hardware: Students will need two devices. One will be used to view the class on Outschool (can be a phone) and the other device will be needed to code. The second device must have a keyboard. Software: Scratch (in browser with account or free desktop download) Students are encouraged to create a Scratch browser account (https://scratch.mit.edu) beforehand or download the desktop version and get comfortable with locating and opening the program to get ready for the first class. It is recommended that students create a folder for saving projects onto their computers or thumbdrives for use as a "backup" instead of saving projects online only. Paper Pencil Eraser
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parental permission is required to create Scratch accounts for children under 13.
Teacher expertise and credentials
At Young Art we believe in passion, creativity, and the power of education. Our team is committed to inspiring the next generation of young artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to be bold innovators by providing creative and enriching...
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Group Class
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 309 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class