Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Stratford Public Library
Code-a-Character: Combine reading and computer coding to create something truly unique
The University of Waterloo Stratford Campus and the Stratford Public Library are teaming up to inspire youth to be imaginative content creators. Bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds, Code-A-Character will provide students with a unique learning experience by enhancing literacy and helping them learn skills needed for the digital age.
Participants will select a book to read, and, working in pairs, will decide on a character they wish to explore through design. The Library will lead sessions in exploring the chosen texts and visioning the design of the characters. University Staff will then lead tutorials in learning “Processing”, an open source coding software, and will coach the participants in turning their design into a digital product.
The first nine weeks of the program will be a combination of workshops and building sessions. The tenth week of the program will be an open design presentation and display. Participants will present their character and see their design displayed on the Christie® MicroTiles® wall as a publicly-visible art installation.
Code-A-Character will run on Wednesdays from April 15 to June 17 at the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus. Ages 11-18. No cost to participants.
Registration is available now; please contact Stratford Public Library for more information or to register. Spaces are limited so don’t wait!
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Sally Hengeveld at 519-271-0220 ext 131 or email at shengeveld@stratfordcanada.ca.
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