Unplugged Coding - Art

Unplugged Coding - Art

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This course introduces young learners to coding concepts through unplugged and digital art activities. Participants act as robot artists, following step-by-step instructions to colour grids, draw shapes on dot grids, create symmetrical mirror images, build repeating patterns with objects, and collaborate in pairs to construct a spaceship. Emphasis is placed on sequencing, debugging, precision, and teamwork, bridging hands-on creativity with computational thinking.
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This module introduces foundational coding concepts through engaging, hands-on activities. Students explore sequencing, debugging, and symmetry by acting as robot artists, following precise instructions to create art, patterns, and collaborative projects. Using worksheets, digital tools, and teamwork, learners build problem-solving skills and connect coding to real-world applications.

Colouring Robot Quiz Challenge
Drawing Robot Quiz Challenge
Digital Robot Quiz Challenge
The Mirror Robot Quiz Challenge
The Pattern Robot Quiz Challenge
The Collaborative Robot Quiz Challenge

This module introduces foundational coding concepts through engaging, hands-on activities. Students explore sequencing, debugging, and symmetry by acting as robot artists, following precise instructions to create art, patterns, and collaborative projects. Using worksheets, digital tools, and teamwork, learners build problem-solving skills and connect coding to real-world applications.

Colouring Robot Quiz Challenge
Drawing Robot Quiz Challenge
Digital Robot Quiz Challenge
The Mirror Robot Quiz Challenge
The Pattern Robot Quiz Challenge
The Collaborative Robot Quiz Challenge

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

  1. Understand fundamental coding concepts such as sequencing, debugging, and pattern recognition through hands-on art activities.
  2. Develop precision in following and creating step-by-step instructions to produce visual outcomes.
  3. Explore symmetry and repetition as key principles in art and computational thinking.
  4. Build collaborative skills by working in teams to execute shared creative coding tasks.
  5. Transition from unplugged to digital tools to command virtual robots in pattern creation.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Follow step-by-step instruction sequences to accurately colour grids and draw lines on worksheets using coloured pencils or markers.
  2. Identify and correct errors in sequencing instructions through debugging activities, such as spotting mistakes in code cards or arrow directions.
  3. Use direction buttons in a digital application to program a robot to create basic shapes and patterns on screen.
  4. Apply symmetry principles by reversing step-by-step instructions to draw mirrored images across a line on dot-grid worksheets.
  5. Collaborate in pairs to follow shared code sequences, draw assigned parts of a composite image like a spaceship, and integrate contributions seamlessly.

What You'll Need

Required Equipment

Equipment used in some of the lessons in this course. Items can be shared among students.

IWB/Projector/Large Screen
IWB/Projector/Large Screen

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