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Visual Coding Foundations

Learn logical programming fundamentals using Code.org's Sprite Lab. 4 sections with lessons and challenges. Final project: create your own interactive Visual Novel.

Duration

~20 hours

Pathway

Coding

Requirements

You must complete the following courses before enrolling:

3DP1 Intro to 3D Printing

What You'll Learn

Understand fundamental programming concepts
Use variables, loops, and conditionals
Create event-driven programs
Design interactive animations and games
Debug and troubleshoot code
Build a complete Visual Novel project

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Getting Started

Introduction to Sprite Lab, basic commands, and creating your first animation.

4 hours

Create an Animated Scene 45 min

Basic Commands Quiz 15 min

Section 2: Events and Interactions

Making sprites respond to clicks, keypresses, and other events.

5 hours

Build an Interactive Game 90 min

Events Knowledge Check 15 min

Section 3: Variables and Logic

Using variables to track scores, conditionals for game logic, and loops for repetition.

5 hours

Create a Scoring System 60 min

Build a Loop Animation 45 min

Section 4: Final Project

Apply everything learned to create your own interactive Visual Novel.

6 hours

Visual Novel - Planning 60 min

Visual Novel - Development 3 hours

Visual Novel - Presentation 30 min

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