Week 1: Introduction to Programming
JANUARY 12 & 14
Course overview and introduction to programming. Learn about logic steps. No assignments due this week.
Weekly Modules
Week 2: Values, Types & Operators
JANUARY 19 & 21
Learn how programs store information and communicate with users. We introduce variables, prompts, and console output.
Week 3: Functions, Conditionals & Loops
JANUARY 26 & 28
Programs store logic steps and make decisions. We explore functions, if/else logic and branching structures.
Week 4: Array Methods and Iterators
FEBRUARY 2 & 4
Learn how repetition works in programming using loops to automate repeated actions. Due this week: JavaScript Codecademy #1 (10%)
Week 5: Hangman
FEBRUARY 9 & 11
We work on logic steps for the game Hangman. Due this week: Interactive Website (5%)
Week 6: Creative Programming
FEBRUARY 16 & 18
We explore creative ways of manipulating text, images and media. Due this week: Hangman (5%)
Week 7: Canvas Drawing & Animation
FEBRUARY 23 & 25
Introduction to programming the Canvas element. Due this week: JavaScript Codecademy #2 (10%)
Week 8: Object Literals & JSON
MARCH 2 & 4
Storing, fetching and displaying data. Due this week: Creative Programming Due (15%)
Week 9: Weather API
MARCH 9 & 11
Introduction to Application Programing Interfaces (APIs) and making dynamic web apps.
Week 10: HTML5 Games: Classes
MARCH 23 & 25
Deepening animation techniques and refining interaction.
Week 11: Game Logic
MARCH 30 & APRIL 1
Structuring games with states, rules, and feedback loops. Due this week: Waether App (20%)
Week 12: GitHub Collaboration
APRIL 6 & 8
Development workflows in teams, versioning.
Week 13: Final Project Development
APRIL 13 & 15
Dedicated studio time for final game development.
Week 14: JS Review & Testing
APRIL 20 & 22
Review,, final polish and documentation.
Week 15: Final Presentations
APRIL 27 & 29
Groups present final games. Explore programming paths beyond the class.
Due this week: HTML5 Game (30%)