HT Code-a-thon: Game Development

Age Group13–14 years
Course Duration24 hours
Session Duration60 Minutes
CompletionYes
Sessions56 Sessions
FrequencyAugust–December
Course Valid Till
Forever

About The Course

Coding, the language of the future, is a mandatory skill set that is required for students to succeed in the 21st century. Coding improves problem-solving skills, structural thinking, creativity, logical thinking, tech savviness and overall academic development. HT Code-a-thon provides the perfect environment to develop coding skills, with loads of interesting opportunities for young coders!HT Code-a-thon is one of India’s largest Coding Olympiads, where school students learn coding and then showcase their talent in a national-level competition. The HT Code-a-thon platform provides a structured format that facilitates incremental learning of Coding concepts and then tests the learning in a super-competitive environment.

HT Code-a-thon has won several accolades in both National and International forums. It was recently recognized as the “Best in South Asia” in the Global Media Awards hosted by International News Media Association (INMA), which also had entrants such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal vying for the top spot. Code-a-thon Framework

Students register for online, self-paced coding modules that are age-appropriate and specifically designed to stimulate young minds.
Students learn coding experientially, by creating their own apps.
Students appear for a Code-a-thon qualifier.
The top 100 students from each cohort and zone will compete in the finale. There are tons of exciting prizes that are up for grabs, along with extensive media coverage.

Who Is This Course For?

This coding competition is specifically designed for students of grades 8 and 9 who have a keen interest in coding and programming.

Curriculum

Programming Basics

Programming Basics - Objectives
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Introduction to Game Development
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Introduction to Game Development (Quiz)
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Introduction to Scratch
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Introduction to Scratch (Quiz)
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Scratch Conditioning
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Scratch Conditioning (Quiz)
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Scratch Animation
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Scratch Animation (Quiz)
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Scratch Shooting Game (Part 1)
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Scratch Shooting Game (Quiz 1)
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Scratch Shooting Game (Part 2)
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Scratch Shooting Game (Quiz 2)
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Scratch Shooting Game (Part 3)
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Scratch Shooting Game (Quiz 3)
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Game: Programming Basics (Chapter Quiz)
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Basic Python Programming

Basic Python Programming - Objectives
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Understanding and Building Algorithms
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Understanding and Building Algorithms (Quiz)
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OOPS Concept and Usefulness
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OOPS Concept and Usefulness (Quiz)
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Introduction to Syntax and Indentation
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Introduction to Syntax and Indentation (Quiz)
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Basics of Python (Part 1)
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Basics of Python (Quiz 1)
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Basics of Python (Part 2)
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Basics of Python (Quiz 2)
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Basic Python Programming (Chapter Quiz)
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Introduction to Python Gaming

Introduction to Python Gaming - Objectives
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If-Else Statements
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If-Else Statements (Quiz)
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Advanced Conditional Statements
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Advanced Conditional Statements (Quiz)
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Loops
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Loops (Quiz)
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Python Basics Summary
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Python Basics Summary (Quiz)
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Gaming Factors
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Gaming Factors (Quiz)
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Installing the PyGame Environment
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Installing the PyGame Environment (Quiz)
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Introduction to Python Gaming (Chapter Quiz)
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Game Development

Game Development - Objectives
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Introduction to PyGame (Part 1)
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Introduction to PyGame (Quiz 1)
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Introduction to PyGame (Part 2)
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Introduction to PyGame (Quiz 2)
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Introduction to PyGame (Part 3)
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Introduction to PyGame (Quiz 3)
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Introduction to PyGame (Part 4)
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Introduction to PyGame (Quiz 4)
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Animations and Movements
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Animations and Movements (Quiz)
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Music and Backgrounds
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Music and Backgrounds (Quiz)
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Timer in PyGame (Part 1)
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Timer in PyGame (Quiz 1)
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Timer in PyGame (Part 2)
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Timer in PyGame (Quiz 2)
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Game Development (Chapter Quiz)
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PyGame Project

PyGame Project - Objectives
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Goblin Game (Part 1)
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Goblin Game (Quiz 1)
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Goblin Game (Part 2)
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Goblin Game (Quiz 2)
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Goblin Game (Part 3)
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Goblin Game (Quiz 3)
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Goblin Game (Part 4)
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Goblin Game (Quiz 4)
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Goblin Game (Part 5)
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Goblin Game (Quiz 5)
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Goblin Game (Part 6)
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Goblin Game (Quiz 6)
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Goblin Game (Part 7)
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Goblin Game (Quiz 7)
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Snake Game (Part 1)
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Snake Game (Quiz 1)
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Snake Game (Part 2)
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Snake Game (Quiz 2)
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Snake Game (Part 3)
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Snake Game (Quiz 3)
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Snake Game (Part 4)
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Snake Game (Quiz 4)
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Snake Game (Part 5)
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Snake Game (Quiz 5)
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Snake Game (Part 6)
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Snake Game (Quiz 6)
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Snake Game (Part 7)
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Snake Game (Quiz 7)
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PyGame Project (Chapter Quiz)
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Pyglet Project

Pyglet Project - Objectives
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2048 Game (Part 1)
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2048 Game (Quiz 1)
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2048 Game (Part 2)
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2048 Game (Quiz 2)
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2048 Game (Part 3)
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2048 Game (Quiz 3)
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2048 Game (Part 4)
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2048 Game (Quiz 4)
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2048 Game (Part 5)
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2048 Game (Quiz 5)
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2048 Game (Part 6)
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2048 Game (Quiz 6)
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2048 Game (Part 7)
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2048 Game (Quiz 7)
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2048 Game (Part 8)
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2048 Game (Quiz 8)
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2048 Game (Part 9)
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2048 Game (Quiz 9)
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2048 Game (Part 10)
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2048 Game (Quiz 10)
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Pyglet Project (Chapter Quiz)
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Course Quiz

Game Development (Course Quiz)
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Instructor

Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times, the flagship newspaper of HT Media, is one of India’s most respected and leading English dailies. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in the year 1924 and has been pioneering trends in journalism, setting higher standards and breaking new grounds for about a century now. Spurred by the leading faces of Indian journalism, Hindustan Times has evolved with the times, reflecting the changing India. Today, Hindustan Times is the preferred choice of over 3.1 million Indians. Hindustan Times is also at the forefront of supporting education for everyone through its products, programs and philanthropy.