Stetson Coding Workshop

Partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Volusia County, Stetson University’s Advanced Digital Art Studio class taught a weeklong workshop teaching kids how to code and create their own computer game. Using Processing, the students worked with the kids during Volusia County’s spring break on developing a multiplayer computer game. The kids learned how the software works, and what it really takes to design a game while gaining confidence throughout the week. Mostly middle school age, the kids were able to use their previous knowledge of technology and build off it in new levels. Stetson’s students created the concept for the game and assisted in creating an interactive lesson plan for the week. During the workshop, the students were present to assist the kids in understand the code and answer any questions they had about the game. A learning experience for all, the Stetson Coding Workshop played a valuable role in bringing the complexities of coding to the new generation of computer scientists.

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