Creative Coding 1 & 2 for Middle School

2 semesters, online or blended class

This course is an introduction to the integration of computer programming and visual arts that teaches students JavaScript (a web programming language) through creativity and collaboration

Classes and curriculum for grades 6 through 8 are available.

Designed with the diverse community of online learners in mind, students learn

  • Beginner through advanced JavaScript
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Digital design

Students of all backgrounds, interests, and ability levels develop their artistic literacy through national arts standards aligned, online curriculum centered on creating, producing and responding to their own work and that of other students in their online course. On the design, creation, and production side, students gain skills in concept development, storyboarding and video production.

Students understand and analyze the code behind exemplar projects to gain ideas and built upon their own work.