Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice
This course is an introductory programming course that combines programmingwith animation, using the programming environment Alice. You will first
learn to tell 3D animated stories by programming Aliceʼs 3D objects. In
particular you will learn how to set up a scene, to tell a story using
storyboarding, to move the camera, and how to move and rotate objects. You
will learn programming concepts such as writing your own instructions,
repetition, making decisions, and grouping similar objects together. In
the second half of the course you will learn how to combine the topics you
have learned with event programming to build 3D games you and your friends
can play.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Course Introduction
Week 2
Producing Animated 3D Movies: Alice Basic Instructions
Week 3
Teaching Your Bunny to Hop: Procedures and Parameters
Week 4
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again: Decisions & Repetition
Week 5
Variables, and Arrays, and Functions, Oh My!
Week 6
Building Your Own Interactive Game
Week 7
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse: Detecting Collisions
Week 8
Building Your Own Adventure Game
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
The course was really fun. I learned something that I didn't know before. Learning it was really easy, thanks to the incredible trainers.
I'm excited to see what I will create with what I learned in this course!
Very detailed explation of every feature in Alice. I personally enjoyed learning this course. Thank you !!
The teachers are great ...explain each and every minute detail properly ......#mustdothiscourse
