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IT-Master

One of our most popular courses, built to keep our students engaged and challenged - by mastering programming, building websites, crafting games, exploring AI and machine learning.

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8-10 years

2

hours

lesson per week

80%

practice

project-led activities

9

months course

during academic year (Sep-July)

2

level course

each level is 9 month long

Your child will learn in the most advanced, interactive way

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They will learn how different devices work.

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They will learn how to build and control Robots.

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They will learn creating computer games.

Why Parents Choose impact A&C

Our mission is to transform every child from a mere consumer into a creator of IT technologies. Instead of mindlessly using gadgets without benefit, your child will gain skills that can be applied in school, in their chosen profession, or to become a sought-after IT specialist.

Courses that will put your child at the forefront of technology

8 years of international experience across Europe, teaching 86 tech topics

Certified Specialists in delivering engaging & interactive learning sessions with kids

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IT-Master - level l course program

Module 1. Visual Programming

12 practical lessons

Module 2. Kodu Game Lab

12 practical lessons

Module 3. Art and Design

11 practical lessons

IT-Master - level ll course program

Module 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

12 practical lessons

Module 2. Motion Design

12 practical lessons

Module 3. Web Factory (Tilda)

11 practical lessons

Module 1. Visual Programming.

Scratch - it is a visual programming tool that allows the creation of games and animation. In this course, children will develop creativity and logic.

After this module, children will know:

The basics of programming (variables, loops, logical sequences)
Creating customized games with Scratch
Creating characters using Scratch

Soft Skills: public speaking, project presentation

Module Plan

Lesson 1

Find out what is Visual Programming in Scratch.
Define the terms algorithm, program, programmer, code.
Create an account on Scratch.
Create a name animation on Scratch.

Lesson 2

The purpose of this assignment is to remind us how the 3 types of cycles work: repeat forever, repeat until, repeat 3 times.
Create an animation where the bird character flies, flaps its wings and pushes itself off the edge, changes direction.

Lesson 3

Develop a broader understanding of basic concepts in programming: iteration, testing, debugging, reuse and remixing.
Explore the process of creating an animation-story by creating our own story.

Lesson 4

Familiarization with conditions in programming (if-else blocks)
Studying operators and variables.
Learning the term: "if-else construction",
Introduction to game development, creating first interactive scenario.

Lesson 5

Create a game, based on the program created in the lesson, where the speed of the obstacles gradually increases every 20 seconds.
Make the background change every 30 seconds of gameplay

Lesson 6

Access your personal Scratch account.
Create a game, where the character hides and appears in random places.
The character plays a sound if the user catches it with a mouse click.

Lesson 7

Repetition of previously studied terms: variable, if-else condition operators, cloning, working with x and y coordinates.
Continue to develop games using variables, loops, conditional operators and math functions to complicate the game.

Lesson 8

Work with the x and y coordinate system and using different means of character movement.
Use variables in programming: score, timer, health, number of levels.
Use mathematical functions.

Lesson 9

Creating an educational game.
Practice using variables.
Using conditional operators and loops.
Using the ask and wait and answer blocks.

Lesson 10

Creating your own Paint application.
Working with new terms: pen, duplicate, clear,
set pen size, width, eraser.
Working with pen components: pen down, pen up.

Lesson 11

Repeating the cycle term.
Introduction to the "repeat until..." block.
Identify the differences in 3 types of cycles: "repeat always", "repeat... times", "repeat until...".

Lesson 12

Project Fair

Module 2. Kodu Game Lab.

Kodu Game Lab - it's an interactive environment for creating 3D games for PC and Xbox 360 by Microsoft.
After completing the module, the students will know:

Game creation
Developing game scenarios
Creating 3D graphics
Soft skills: fundamentals of constructive communication and conflict resolution

Module Plan

Lesson 1

Getting Familiar with Kodu Game Lab
Exploring the Interface of this Platform
Acquiring Theoretical Knowledge about the Application and Development of Kodu Game Lab

Lesson 2

Completing an Introductory Tutorial for
Getting Acquainted with the Platform's Tools
Creating the First Game on this Platform
Writing Code to Control the Game Characters

Lesson 3

Using Paths to automate game objects.
Using code pages and transitioning between them.
Programming the movement of objects along a specific path.
Copying and pasting objects onto the game scene.

Lesson 4

Creating and programming a score in the game, altering its value.
Developing an air hockey game.
Automating gameplay.
Creating an incremental timer.

Lesson 5

Create a labyrinth.
Use the Path Tool and change the type.
Add the main and additional characters and program them.
Program the end of the game.

Lesson 6

Create a Pac-Man game and a maze in it.
Add a route for players.
Add and program the main character and enemy.
Program the end of the game.

Lesson 7

Create a racing game
Add the main character and rivals
Add routes for players and conditions for finishing

Lesson 8

Complete the Racing game.
Add and program opponents.

Lesson 9

Create the first level of the game "Survival".
Develop a route and add the necessary decorations.
Program the main character and opponents.
Specify the conditions for victory and loss of the hero.

Lesson 10

Complete a Survival game project
Create a new level and program the transition between levels
Add objects (apples) that provide different capabilities

Lesson 12

Lesson 11

Conduct a final knowledge test.
Learn the presentation rules.
Create final project.

During the course, students have chosen a theme for their final project. They are presenting a project they've been working on for a while in Kodu Game Lab. This project is meant to reflect the personal preferences and knowledge of the student from the course.

Module 3. Art and Design.

In this module, students will learn to use the graphic editors Canva, Inkscape, and Photopea, which will enable them to edit photos and create professional designs. They will explore the interface of each editor, understanding how to use the essential tools and functions to transform their creative ideas into impressive visual projects.
Upon completing this module, students will know:

How to work with Canva, Inkscape, and Photopea at a basic level
How to create logos, business cards, banners, and presentations
How to combine colours and shapes
How to develop graphic design skills, including layout and composition techniques

Module Plan

Lesson 1. Basics of graphic design

Introduction to the graphic designer profession.
Study terms: communication, pixels, raster and vector images.
Review of the main areas and working tools in the Photopea program.

Lesson 2. Composition and color in graphic design

Studying the concepts of composition and color in graphic design.
Examining the laws of composition and working with the color wheel.
Studying terms like RGB and CMYK, Layers, Color Picker of colors.

Lesson 3. Collage in graphic design

Studying the concept and methods of collage in graphic design.
Learn how to use basic image editing tools in Photopea. Familiarization with the terms - Smart Objects, Opacity, Fill and Background Color.

Lesson 4. Drawing in Photopea

Familiarization with the drawing tools in Photopea. Knowing the basic terms of the lesson.

Lesson 5. Fundamentals of typography and letters

Knowledge of the concept of typography and lettering in graphic design. Examining font types. Knowing the basic terms of the lesson.
Creating simple font compositions in Photopea.
Developing soft skills.

Lesson 6. Creating a logo in Inkscape.

Familiarization with the Inkscape application intended for working with vector images. Knowing the basic terms of the lesson. Introduction to branding.
Logo concept.
Design and create your own logo using Inkscape tools.

Lesson 7. Creating icons in Inkscape

Reviewing Inkscape's tools for creating vector icons. Knowledge of the basic IT terms of the lesson.
Brand icon design in Inkscape.

Lesson 8.

Familiarization with the Canva platform and its main tools, knowledge of the basic IT terms of the lesson. We will perform preparatory work for the project using the Miro program. We create a 1 month news calendar in Canva.

Lesson 9. Creating a comic in the Canva program.

Studying the concepts of storytelling, the main IT terms of the lesson. Coming up with ideas for comics we first create an example using the tools of the Canva program.

Lesson 10. Preparing for Project Fair

Students will prepare a presentation about themselves and their course achievements using Canva. They will prepare their projects for presentation in the form of a portfolio.

Lesson 11. Project Fair

Students talk about themselves and their course achievements through a prepared presentation in Canva. Present their projects in the form of a portfolio.

Module 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

This module transforms the core concepts of AI and ML into an exciting adventure filled with creativity and fun. With Scratch Machine Learning, young programmers will learn to create interactive projects that are both engaging and educational.

Over the course of 12 thrilling lessons, children will explore the fascinating world of image and text recognition, make numerical predictions, and understand how the technologies surrounding us truly work. Each lesson is designed to stimulate curiosity and develop the skills necessary to become the young innovators of the future.

Module Plan

Lesson 1

Gain foundational knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
Participate in creating and training a first ML model, involving data selection.

Lesson 2

Learn about image recognition by building a Scratch project where a chameleon changes color to match its background.
Create a basic machine learning model, integrate it into the project, and test its accuracy in adapting to different backgrounds.

Lesson 3

Engage in a hands-on project to learn about image object detection using machine learning.
Create and train a basic machine learning model.
Understand how a model can make mistakes if not trained properly.

Lesson 4

Embark on an engaging project to integrate drawing recognition into a paint application.
Apply knowledge by creating and training a basic machine learning model.
Use Scratch 3 to build a paint app to recognize drawn objects.

Lesson 5

Delve into the world of generative AI and design, learning about how artificial intelligence can significantly enhance and innovate the design process.
Explore several AI generative tools, experimenting with how these tools can manipulate and transform images.

Lesson 6

Explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence with the arts, focusing specifically on AI's role in both generative and creative writing.
Use an AI tool to create stories as part of the activity.

Lesson 7

Engage in both theoretical learning and practical application centered around numerical prediction and statistical analysis.
Create a project called "Pacman," using Scratch and a machine learning toolkit to teach a computer to learn from decisions made while playing the game.

Lesson 8

Create a practical project where you apply your understanding of number prediction and AI concepts by programming a game of basketball in Scratch, integrating a machine learning component.
This project, called "Basketball," involves teaching the computer to make decisions about power.

Lesson 9

Learn about text classification, starting with the basics of text recognition and categorization by AI systems.
Conclude the session with a project using Scratch 3, employing the RPG AI Blocks extension to develop an application that recognizes user input,

Lesson 10

Explore sentiment analysis, learning how to identify and categorize emotions in text.
Implement this by developing a project that engages users in conversations about their opinions on various topics.

Lesson 11

Select favorite personal projects and those featuring AI and machine learning applications, focusing on the most engaging and instructive ones.
Reflect on the knowledge gained from each, assessing the skills and concepts learned.

Lesson 12

Prepare thoroughly for the presentation.
Present the portfolio by showcasing the best projects and highlighting how each piece demonstrates your skills and understanding of the course material.
Summarize the knowledge gained throughout the course.

Module 2. Motion Design

Animation is fun not only to watch but also to create! However, where do you start? How is animation done, and what is motion design?

Motion design represents graphics in motion, the "animation" of images. The animated texts and images encountered in games, YouTube videos, cartoons, and movies are the result of the work of a motion designer. Every day, people increasingly prefer the video format over other types of content, which is why we've developed a course that combines multiple skills relevant to Generation Z. This module is intended for creative children who want to learn how to create animations and animate characters. We'll start from the simplest, so that anyone can join in learning motion design.

Module Plan

Lesson 1

What is Motion Design?
Why is it needed and where to start studying it?
Difference: Animation vs. Motion Graphics
Who is a Motion Designer?

Lesson 2

Learn how Minecraft worlds are added
Create a new animation using a Minecraft world
Work with camera and lighting

Lesson 3

Learn how to add the Parent property
Create a new animation using the Parent property
Learn how to change the time of day
Test your knowledge

Lesson 4

Create a new Archery project
Use particle effects
Learn how to create slow-motion animation
Knowledge check

Lesson 5

Discovering the new site - Animatron
Create an animation based on invented stories
Add animation and come up with a new story
Save the project

Lesson 6

Understand 3D vs 2D graphics
Familiarize yourself with the MagicaVoxel program
Create 3D Voxel Art with MagicaVoxel
Work with materials
Create your first project - Calculator

Lesson 7

Discuss 3D animation
Work in the MagicaVoxel program
Create frames for 3D animation
Save the project, render
Work with a video editor

Lesson 8

Work in the MagicaVoxel program
Create a character from the SpongeBob cartoon
Create frames for 3D animation
Save the project, render
Work with a GIF editor

Lesson 9

Work in the MagicaVoxel program
Create a road for cars
Create frames for 3D animation Time change
Save the project, render
Work with the GIF editor

Lesson 10

Work in the MagicaVoxel program
Finish the project from the last lesson
Create/Add a car
Create frames for 3D animation
Save the project, render

Lesson 11

Test your knowledge
Quiz - Answer questions and explain
responses
Create the final project
Start working on the presentation

Lesson 12

During the course, students have chosen a theme for their final project. They present the project they worked on in KoduGameLab this time. This project should reflect the preferences and personal knowledge of the student from the course.

Module 3. Web Factory (Tilda)

In this module, students will learn how to create websites on the Tilda platform, understand the basic rules of web design, and grasp the components of a web page. As a result, each student will create 4 individual websites: a landing page, a multi-page site, a blog, and an online store.

After completing the module, students will know:

Creating websites on the Tilda platform
Understanding web design principles
Creating a template using the Canva editor
Creating a Zero Block page and utilizing animated effects.

Module Plan

Lesson 1

Basic rules for web design
What is a Website Builder? Code vs Website Builder
Create an account on Tilda
Exploring the Tilda platform
Site settings - font, colors

Lesson 2

What is a website? What is a web page?
What is a blog?
Creating a website on Tilda
Creating pages using the builder
The design process

Lesson 3

Exploring the Canva platform
Creating a logo for a web page
Structure of a web page
Adding main content to a web page
Creating a web page footer

Lesson 4

Creating a website on Tilda
Creating a web page using Zero Block
Quick keys
User Interviewing

Lesson 5

Creating the menu
Creating menu pages
Publishing site pages and adding a link to menu pages
Completing pages, filling in content
Usability test

Lesson 6

What is an online store?
Creating an online store using the builder
Tilda Project brief

Lesson 7

Rules for using animation
Web animation design
Animated effects
Website content

Lesson 8

Responsive site. Types of responsive design
Examples of responsive and non-responsive pages
Desktop and mobile versions
Browser tool allowing you to evaluate

Lesson 9

SEO - optimizing pages for search engines
Modern SEO promotion. 11 steps to optimize website
Homepage of the website
How might we?

Lesson 10

Software maintenance
Services and widgets for websites.
Introducing HTML code
Pitching

Lesson 11

Finalizing the website
Feedback form. Project presentation

Discover our team of teachers

Maryam Chaudhry

Hi, I'm Maryam Chaudhry, a seasoned software developer with over 3 years of experience. I've worked with global companies in the US and Middle East, crafting solutions for complex problems.

My journey in the tech industry has been driven by a deep-seated passion for crafting innovative solutions for large businesses. Now, I'm excited to inspire the next generation of coders at impact A&C. My teaching philosophy revolves around making coding enjoyable, relatable, and accessible to all.

Let's code the future together!

Jwaad Hussain

I am a PhD candidate (i.e.: a work in progress) in love with the idea of empowering the future generation of programmers and stem students. It's one of my core goal to have the youth see the fun side of technology, through fostering creativity and making learning fun.

My passion for robotics and my thirst for knowledge lead me to the path of academia, wherein I was fortunate enough to teach at the university level for a little under 2 years. I aim to transfer those skills in a more casual and enjoyable setting that is Impact Academies&Camps

How are the lessons structured?

2h lesson per week focused on 80% practice

Small groups of up to 10 kids with individual support from teachers

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What our students will achieve?

Certificate of completion of the course

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