Python Games for Beginners

Python Games for Beginners is a course for those who love games and are looking to learn how to program with Python. Throughout our 8 weeks together, we will explore big concepts in game design and use what we learn to develop our own simple games. This is a great starting point for those who think they may have a knack for computer programming and want to learn more.

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Areas of Focus:  

• Basic Programming Principles, Terms, and Logic 
• Beginner Python Programming
• Basic User Centered Design 

Main Skills to be taught and practiced:  

• Problem solving and puzzle logic 
• Python Programming Syntax

‍Class 1:Intro to basic Python concepts and Repl.it

‍Class 2:Quiz Game (Python Conditionals and Basic Data Types)

‍Class 3: Madlibs (Conditionals Continued and Lists)

Class 4: Visual Art (For loops and Python Turtle)‍

Class 5: Visual Art Continued (For loops and Python Turtle

‍Class 6:Simon Says (Python Turtle and Random)‍

Class 7:Hangman Game (While Loops and Functions)‍

Class 8:Hangman Game Continued (While Loops and Functions)

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End-of-Course Project: 4-5 Minigames programmed in Python

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IMPORTANT Students will not be able to take the course without basic knowledge of their computer, file system and internet browser  

IMPORTANT Students will need to make a Repl.it account via https://scratch.mit.edu/joinbefore the first class. This requires them to have a valid email address.

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