Key Information
Duration: 7 weeks
Fee: Only £165.00
Location: Remote Classroom
Start Date: May
Entry Requirements: Minimum Age 10
Why Choose Coding Club at Keystroke Academy?
At Keystroke Academy, we are passionate about nurturing computational skills and empowering young minds in today's digital era. Our Coding Club offers an engaging and enjoyable project based learning experience. We invite your child to choose their preferred path Scratch or Kodu as we embark on an exciting coding adventure together
Course Overview
In our Coding Club, we understand the importance of hands on learning. Here's how it works:
● Direct Learning Time: Your child will receive one hour of direct learning time with an experienced teacher weekly. All classes are conveniently delivered through Google Classroom, ensuring accessibility and flexibility.
Course Structure
Scratch
Unlock your child's creative potential with Scratch, a platform that empowers them to create interactive stories, animations, and games. Through this immersive experience, they will not only develop coding skills but also foster creativity, systematic reasoning, and collaboration essential skills for the digital age.
Here's a glimpse of the exciting projects your child can embark on:
● Animation: Bring dynamic characters and scenes to life through animated creations.
● Games: Let them design and build their games, where they are the game masters, crafting fun and interactive experiences.
● Interactive Art: Watch as their art comes alive, allowing viewers to engage with it in ways they never thought possible.
● Music and Dance: Encourage their rhythmic talents as they compose music and choreograph dance routines using Scratch.
● Stories: Empower them to weave captivating narratives that transport readers to magical worlds of their own making.
● Video Sensing: Explore the world of interactive video experiences, where their creations respond to motion and touch.
With Scratch, your child will learn programming and embark on a creative journey that ignites their imagination and equips them with essential skills for the future.
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Kodu
Step into the thrilling world of game development with Kodu Game Lab, a dynamic 3D environment designed to introduce kids to fundamental programming concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Here's a sneak peek into the exciting projects your child can embark on:
Kodu Racing Game
In this exciting project, students will dive into the realm of game creation while mastering essential programming elements, including:
● Terrain Design: Your child can unleash their creativity by adding and painting terrain, using the keyboard and mouse to sculpt a captivating virtual world.
● Character Integration: They'll have the opportunity to insert various characters into their game, making the world truly come alive with unique personalities.
● Basic Movement: Learning how to control character movement, whether it's through a keyboard or a gamepad, will be a key skill they acquire.
● Object Interaction: Let them take charge as they launch missiles and control in game objects, providing an interactive and immersive experience.
● Timers: Enhance gameplay dynamics and challenges by introducing timers.
With Kodu, your child will not only explore the captivating world of 3D game development but also gain a solid foundation in programming principles. It's an educational journey filled with creativity and innovation that equips them with valuable skills for the future.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to embark on a coding adventure with Keystroke Academy's Coding Club. Join us in May and watch your child's creativity and skills soar to new heights! Enrol today!
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