Vicki Gold Computer Classes at the Ely Center

Scratch Computer Game Making and Story Telling for Kids: This class gives the very young and the non-programming student a chance to create and share their own computer games and animated stories. Scratch is a free learning tool from MIT's Media Lab, Lifelong Kindergarten group. It's an easy tile-based visual programming environment and toolkit that lets kids make games, animate stories, create interactive art, and share with others on the Net. Scratch opens a new world of expression and collaboration never before experienced. A complementary, a one time, one hour, class can be held for parents. We will collaborate with Scratch devotees from around the world.

Level One Game Maker: This class is for kids ranging from 10 and older who want to learn how to create computer games. Game Maker will be used as a vehicle to learn programming, technology, and of course game design itself. In addition, the student will learn how to create animated characters (sprites) and backgrounds for their own games. The class will learn Game Maker fundamentals from fun online tutorials. Games can be posted to the Student Gallery Web site for friends and families to play, contribute to, and to exchange ideas. Classes will be set up according to age.

			Scratch Computer Game Making and Story Telling for Kids: Game Maker: Level One - Level Two Java Programming & Game Making: Flash Basics: Scratch Computer Game Making and Story Telling for Kids: This class gives the very young and the non-programming student a chance to create and share their own computer games and animated stories. Scratch is a free learning tool from MIT's Media Lab, Lifelong Kindergarten group. It's an easy tile-based visual programming environment and toolkit that lets kids make games, animate stories, create interactive art, and share with others on the Net. Scratch opens a new world of expression and collaboration never before experienced. A complementary, a one time, one hour, class can be held for parents. We will collaborate with Scratch devotees from around the world. Level One Game Maker: This class is for kids ranging from 10 and older who want to learn how to create computer games. Game Maker will be used as a vehicle to learn programming, technology, and of course game design itself. In addition, the student will learn how to create animated characters (sprites) and backgrounds for their own games. The class will learn Game Maker fundamentals from fun online tutorials. Games can be posted to the Student Gallery Web site for friends and families to play, contribute to, and to exchange ideas. Classes will be set up according to age. Level Two Game Maker: This class is for students who are familiar with Game Maker and are ready to design and create their own computer games. Students will learn how to design, code, and test software. The class will expand upon coding techniques using the Game Maker Language, and they will be encouraged to use tools such as Photoshop and Fireworks for sprite creation. During game creation, teamwork and collaboration will be encouraged. Games can be posted to the Student Gallery Web site for friends and families to play, contribute to, and to exchange ideas. Classes will be set up according to age. Java Programming through Game Making: This class will introduce programming and java fundamentals. We will then move onto game creation. Students will learn java gaming through fun online tutorials. Students will design, create, and post games of their own creation onto the Student Gallery Web site for friends and families to play. Classes will be set up according to age. An advanced Java course is available depending on demand. Basic Flash: Students learn basic Flash animation techniques. We will make short animations from original drawings, imported graphics with original and canned sounds. The class is project based. This structure is designed to build student teamwork and collaboration skills. Advanced Flash: Students will learn to create Flash animation in Action Script 3. Each student is expected to have Flash on his or her laptop. Classes: create a fun, collaborative environment where kids and young adults learn and share their personal successes and discoveries. Classes are small, grouped according to age, level of expertise and compatibility. Although classes are planned well in advance, each class is customized according to the technical expertise, creative abilities and students' interests. Significant emphasis is placed on expanding each student’s unique talents. Private Tutoring: is available for kids, young adults and adults of all levels and computer needs. I teach computer programming and game design with state of the art graphic and programming environments. In addition, I teach Flash and Microsoft Office applications.

			Class Information - call or send email for information and class availability to vgold@vickigold.com Cost: $75 an hour Class Cost is $400 for 5 Classes Phone: 617-335-4154 Email: vgold@vickigold.com Web: http://vickigold.com