2020 Courses

Learn to code
As computers become more and more prevalent in all aspects of our life,
learning how to code is quickly becoming a necessity. Furthermore, like
any language, the younger one starts, the easier it is to pick up. For this
reason we will be running two courses aimed primarily at the younger
audiences.
Scratch Coding.
- Scratch is a simple programming language perfect for
beginners and children. In this five week scratch
course you will create a platforming game, complete
with a soundtrack, animations, a score system and
much more!

Recommended age 8-16.

Python Coding.
- Python is one of the most used programming
languages at all levels of ability. In this five
week python course you will learn the basic
concepts of programming, and how to apply
them to more complicated programs,
including creating your own artificial
intelligence learning algorithm.

Recommended age 12+

Bookings
You can book in the course at:
Fablab Warrington at Beamont Collegiate Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/fablab-warrington-at-beam
ont-collegiate-academy-6268324257

If you have any queries feel free to contact us at

fablabteam@bca.warrington.ac.uk
 2020 Courses
Introduction to Digital Fabrication
Introduction to Digital Fabrication is a five
week course where we will teach you the ins
and outs of modern digital manufacturing
methods.

Modern manufacturing is performed by

creating a digital design on a computer. Said
design is then given to a computer controlled
machine which will then create the design for
you.

As part of the Digital Fabrication Course we

will give you the knowledge needed to not
only use the software required to create your
own designs, but also to operate the
machines themselves.

Throughout the course you will have the

chance to create a variety of items of your
own choosing which you are then welcome to
keep, either for yourself or perhaps as a gift.

No prior knowledge with computers or design

is required for the course, just enthusiasm
and a willingness to learn!

Dates:
- Course starts on Tuesday 14/01/2020 and
runs for every Tuesday thereafter until
Tuesday 11/02/2020
Introduction to
Digital Fabrication
Course Breakdown
The course will run for two hour
sessions with a ten minute break
in the middle

Week 1:
- Introducing genera digital
design, what it is, how it
works, what you can do with
it. Getting started in fusion 360.
Week 2:
- Designing a 2D object, exporting it and
producing it in the laser cutter.
Week 3:
- Designing a 2.5D snap fit object,
exporting it and cutting it on the CnC
router.
Week 4:
- Introducing 3d design in Fusion 360,
working with solids and shapes.
Week 5:
- Designing a full 3D object
- in fusion 360, exporting
- the files and then printing
- the part in the 3D printer.

Bookings
You can book in the course at:
Fablab Warrington at Beamont Collegiate Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/fablab-warrington-at-beamont-collegiate-academ
y-6268324257

If you have any queries feel free to contact us at

fablabteam@bca.warrington.ac.uk
 Learn to code
The course will run for two hour
sessions with a fifteen minute break
in the middle

Python Coding Scratch Coding

Week 1:
- Basic syntax, string and
integer manipulation. Using
conditional statements
create a basic data
validation program used for
Usernames/Passwords.
Week 2:
- Using previously learned
concepts and more
advanced string
manipulation to create a
chatbot with word
recognizing capabilities.
Week 3:
- Using known skills making
a number guessing game,
hangman and magic 8 ball
game.
Week 4:
- Introduction into object
based programming
creating virtual animals.
Week 5:
- Introduction to AI, creating
an agent to play the
number guessing and
hangman games.
Week 1:
- Basic programming and
design tool use, creating
stages, movement,
collisions, backgrounds,
and animations.
Week 2:
- Menu, allowing for multiple
levels, goals and score.
Week 3:
- Programming add-ons,
obstacles and
abilities/power-ups.
Week 4:
- Final stage and music
design.
Week 5:
- Polish, bug fixing and
publishing online

Dates:
- SCRATCH Course starts on Saturday 11/01/2020 and runs for
every Saturday thereafter until Saturday 08/02/2020, which is the
last session.
- PYTHON Course starts on Thursday 15/01/2020 and runs for
every Saturday thereafter until Saturday 13/02/2020