KEEPIN’ IT SHORT & SNAPPY
Take your next step in Python Programming and Game Development with Python’s Pygame library. Learn about game development with Pygame and create game assets such as characters, sounds, music & many more. Then use your new coding superpowers to design 3 – 4 Pygame projects. Create classes with Python and explore Object Oriented Programming while implementing good programming practices in your Python projects.
Your game development journey begins at the Pygame library. Explore the various open-source tools you can use to build fun games as well as creating your own assets to enhance the gaming experience.
Have a spin at designing a side scrolling game where players collect as much points as they can. Implement Pygame concepts such as setting up display screen, images and sound. Next, bring greater functionality to your game by introducing movements to objects and characters, and introduce variables such as player’s score & lives through text in Pygame.
In this shooting game, we’ll learn to create and implement Python Classes for our players, asteroids and other game components, all while learning about good programming practices through Object Oriented Programming.
Expand your newly acquired Python superpowers by designing new games such as Monster Wrangler where players are tasked to retrieve specific monsters while avoiding the others.
No lectures. No memorisation. No ONE right answer. Like real life, we're all about trying things out yourself, failing, figuring what went wrong & trying again. These are the skills & mindset that will last a lifetime and how we learn in real life. Let's get kids to learn how to learn. Because the kids who learn to learn become curious, inventive, resourceful human beings who solve real world problems to make a meaningful impact.
Should government regulations advise against in-person classes, this class will be shifted online in an abridged 2h/day format. Students will receive an email with instructions to redeem offline Sandbox sessions. Sandbox is a hands-on, application-focused experience designed for them to apply what they’ve learned creatively.
"N is enjoying the classes and looks forward to them every week. She especially enjoys learning CSS. She thinks her instructor should get a teacher award.
"My son had so much fun."
"My daughter learnt many things she had not imagined were possible to grasp at her age. In particular, before the class, she couldn’t make sense of the code she would see for a webpage, but now she understands what’s going on. She realizes the amount of work and thought that goes into making successful websites."
If your kid doesn't think it's the best thing ever after attending the first 2 days of holiday camps (or first 3 weeks of term classes), and would like to withdraw, we'll issue you a 50% credit note of the amount paid.
Python Programming Language knowledge is required as a pre-requisite, equal to Back to Basics: Python or Ready Set Python 1.
Curiosity – an open heart and open mind! In addition, your child might like to bring a sweater, water, and snacks so they stay hydrated and comfortable. All equipment needed for the camp will be provided.
