10.45 AM - 11.45 AM

MINECRAFT Coding Intermediate Level Take your Minecraft coding knowledge further with the new Code Kids Intermediate level Minecraft Coding course this autumn term. You will take your knowledge of creative game play to the next level as we explore the interplay between code, command blocks, and Redstone to create multi-player games. We will also introduce Minecraft JavaScript and Python coding to children. This will set them up for the next level of their coding journey which will use ‘real-world’ text-based programming languages such as Java, Python or JavaScript. Who is the course for? The course is aimed at children who are at least 9 years of age or those who have a good grasp of the beginner level concepts which were covered during the Autumn and Summer term classes. What we will cover in the Intermediate Minecraft course:

• We will focus more on multiplayer games where the children can interactively play inside each other's Minecraft worlds.
• Advanced data structures: using object Variables, Lists and Dictionaries
• Use of Logic, and nested logic statements to make in-game decisions.
• Advanced loops: using For loops and While loops embedded with logic
• Using Functions to create reusable and clean code.
• Combining Command blocks and Code to create highly interactive games
• We will explore basic JavaScript and Python coding techniques. This is the next step up from block-based coding and opens up a whole new world of 'real-life' coding opportunities.

This class runs like an after school club. There is a class once a week every week at the same time. Minecraft sessions last an hour.

Intermediate Minecraft Coding, Autumn Term Timetable 2022:

Day	Start Date	End Date
Monday 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM (12 weeks)	12th Sep 2022	5th Dec 2022
Tuesday 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM (12 weeks)	13th Sep 2022	6th Dec 2022
Saturday, 10.45 AM - 11.45 AM (12 weeks)	17th Sep 2022	10th Dec 2022

Duration: 12 weeks Frequency: Once a week Note: Half term break (no sessions): 24th Oct - 30th Oct 2022 Age Requirement: 9+ Experience: Course participants must have attended Beginner Level Minecraft coding course with us (week-long camp or term time club) prior to starting this class. Equipment Needed:

• A laptop/computer or tablet with the Zoom installed.
• A laptop/computer or an iPad with Minecraft Education edition installed

MINECRAFT EDUCATION EDITION SETUP: Please download Minecraft Education Edition for free on any of the following devices:

• A Mac computer/laptop (download here)
• A Windows PC/laptop (download here)
• A Chromebook (download here)
• An iPad (other tablets are not supported - download from the app store)

- Please check Minecraft Education Edition system requirements here. It is highly recommended that you use two devices, one to work on, and the other for Zoom where the tutor will be sharing his or her screen and communicating with your child. A mobile phone isn't ideal for Zoom as the screen is too small.  JOINING THE CLASS  Your child will need to be in a quiet space away from any background noise. We can't always see your child's screen so they may need some adult supervision from time to time to make sure they are getting the most out of their lesson.  

From single command block creations to more complex “programs” made by combining Command Blocks and Redstone circuits, in this course we’ll be learning how to use command blocks to create projects in Minecraft Education Edition.

Projects include:

-  New magical items -  Dangerous traps -  Riding the Ender dragon -  Fun minigames

Minecraft Command Block Creations, Autumn Term Timetable 2022:

Day	Start Date	End Date
Wednesday 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM (12 weeks)	14th Sep 2022	7th Dec 2022

Duration: 12 weeks Frequency: Once a week Note: Half term break (no sessions): 24th Oct – 30th Oct 2022 Challenges may vary depending on the child’s age/ability as we have multiple streams running within each session.

Requirements:

- Previous Minecraft experience is advised

-  A computer with the Zoom web conferencing software installed. - Ability to share your screen on Zoom - Minecraft Education Edition installed - Reasonable typing ability, here’s one example of the kind of command we would be typing: /tp @e[type=player] ~10

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Minecraft Education Setup:

Please download Minecraft Education Edition for free on any of the following devices:

-  A Mac computer/laptop (download here)

- A Windows PC/laptop (download here) - A Chromebook (download here) - An iPad (other tablets are not supported - download from the app store)

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Age Requirement: 10+

Learn to code using your favourite gaming platform and develop fun Roblox games. Roblox is the most popular game creation platform in the world. Successful games and models have the potential to generate millions of Robux for creators all across the planet and any age. This autumn Term Course is a great next step up from fundamental programming concepts and the Lua programming language. Lua is widely used as a scripting language by game developers across the world. Children will study the game design mechanics of the most popular games and will learn how to create monetisation strategies that can be applied in their own games. By the end of the course, the students will be comfortable programming and creating Roblox games and will have published at least one game on to Roblox, which could end up helping them make lots of Robux!

• Learn advanced game design concepts
• Use LUA programming scripts to create custom behaviours and game interactions
• Create NPC animations (for example 'Rag Doll' behaviours)
• Use powerful 3D model creation tools such as Blender and Maya to create amazing 3D meshes and custom models
• Strategies to monetise such as creating game passes
• Use all of the above to make super cool games

ROBLOX Gaming Entrepreneur - Level 3, Autumn term Timetable 2022:

Day	Start Date	End Date
Monday 6.45 PM - 7.45 PM (12 weeks)	12th Sep 2022	5th Dec 2022

Duration: 12  weeks Frequency: Once a week Note: Half term break (no sessions): 24th Oct – 30th Oct 2022 Challenges may vary depending on the child’s age/ability as we have multiple streams running within each session. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: A computer with a web browser. You will need to have the following free software installed:

• Zoom (download here)
• Roblox Studio (download here)
• Blender (download here)

Age Requirement: 10+ Experience: Completed a Beginner Level Roblox course, or you must be comfortable with Roblox Studio and will have prior experience of designing and publishing simple games. Hardware: Windows 10 PC minimum 4GB RAM, or MacOS version 10.13 or higher and minimum 4RAM. Either a wired or a wireless mouse is recommended.