Kiddiengineer Module 4a: Introduction to Arcade and Makecode

Develop your programming skills by quickly creating and modelling retro arcade games with Block Code, JavaScript or Python, in the MakeCode editor.

Watch Intro Video

1. Introduction to Arcade
1. Lesson 1 - Introduction to Arcade
2. Getting Started with Arcade
3. Opening a game
1. Lesson 2 – Starting, Saving, Importing and Sharing your game
2. Starting and saving your own game
3. Importing and sharing your game
1. Lesson 3 – Sprite Development
2. How to make a sprite and move it
3. Sprite Editor
1. Lesson 4 – Sprite Motion
2. Sprite Motion and Events
3. Adjusting Sprite motion, camera follow sprite
1. Lesson 5 – Sprite design
2. Backdrop and Sprite design
1. Lesson 6 – Creating secondary Sprites
2. Creating a second Sprite and Event controller
1. Lesson 7 – Game Platforms
2. Creating the Sprite and the Platforms
3. Creating Wall Platforms and realistic gravity using Buttons
1. Lesson 8 – Game Objectives (Winning & Losing)
2. Coding a way to win and lose the game

Participants will be introduced and gain an understanding of basic programming skills.
They will use the block code library to develop their understanding of progrmanning languages.
They will learn basic coding and programming skills by engaging with Game design concepts.
They will learn about the basics of developing their own game in the makecode arcade editor, and using the code language in the block code library to write efficient code.
Participants will learn by doing and following step-by-step instructions throughout the lessons.

No previous knowledge is required.
You do not necessarily need a Arcade device, but you will be able to play more if you do.
You will need a device to connect to the internet.
You will be shown how to get the correct FREE apps for your device.
This course is recommended for individuals 10 years of age and up.

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You will receive a certificate of completion for Kiddiengineer Module 4a: Introduction to Arcade and Makecode

The course alone: R485.00
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