Programming from "Scratch" | Saturday Academy

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Create animations, stories and computer games.

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Learn the secrets of computer programming and have fun every step of the way. Scratch is a kid-friendly, open-source, popular language developed by MIT’s Media Lab. Dream up, design and program cool interactive scenes, like a zoo with your choice of animals or a race track with your choice of car and trucks. Build interactive cartoons, invitations, greeting cards and even add sounds or your own voice and pictures to the projects you design.

Location:

University of Portland

Dates:

April 16 - May 14, 10 AM - NOON, Five Saturdays

Instructor:

Corvus Elrod

Corvus Elrod, AAS, has designed games for EA, Disney, and THQ, among others. They have also worked with clients such as WebMD, Moo.com, and the Oregon Game Project Challenge to design educational and engaging playful experiences.

For grades:

3-5

Tuition:

$159

Prerequisites:

no programming experience required

Disciplines

Computer Science & Technology