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Scratch & Game design for Kids

A fun, creative game development course where young learners design, code, and publish their own interactive 2D video games using MIT Scratch.

6 Weeks Verified certificate

What you'll learn

  • Game Logic & Mechanics: Code fundamental game loops, character physics (jumping, velocity, gravity), and collision reactions using block-based logic.
  • Interactive Controls & Inputs: Program keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen controls to drive smooth sprite movement and interactions.
  • Game State & Score Systems: Implement variables and conditional checks to keep score, manage player health, track game timers, and trigger "Game Over" / "Win" screens.
  • Creative Asset Design: Use the Scratch vector paint editor to design original game characters, animations, dynamic obstacles, and multi-level background stages.
  • Project Testing & Sharing: Test and debug game code systematically, optimize level difficulty, and publish completed games to the online Scratch community.

Course content

The full curriculum is being finalised. Contact us for the syllabus.

About this course

Turn screen time into creative building time! This course introduces young creators (ages 8–14) to the fundamentals of game mechanics and logic using Scratch, the world's leading visual programming environment. Students will learn how to design custom game sprites, build colorful backdrops, and code interactive features like character movement, gravity, collision detection, health meters, and score tracking. Through step-by-step projects—ranging from classic arcade games and platformers to maze runner puzzles—kids develop critical problem-solving skills, spatial logic, and creative confidence while building a portfolio of playable games to share with friends and family.

Tools you'll use

Scratch 3.0Scratch Vector EditorAudacity (for custom sound effects)Scratch Community Studio

Learn anywhere

Phone, tablet or laptop. Pick up exactly where you left off.

Hands-on practice

Quizzes, coding exercises and projects marked by instructors.

Verified certificate

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