In this dynamic and creative course, students will explore the powerful combination of block-based coding and artificial intelligence to build their own interactive digital projects — from animated stories to smart applications that respond to the real world.
Students will start by designing and programming their own interactive animated stories, using event-based logic, variables, conditions, and loops. With the help of our specialized AI tools, they will generate original characters, backgrounds, and story elements simply by describing them in words. They’ll also compose custom music and even write songs with lyrics, bringing their stories to life with visuals and sound entirely powered by AI.
As students gain confidence in both coding and creative design, they’ll move on to building AI-enhanced interactive applications using live video processing. Using tools like mBlock, students will learn how to:
- Detect motion and track movement from a webcam
- Recognize faces and basic emotional expressions
- Use these real-world inputs to trigger responses in their projects — for example, making characters move when someone waves or smile when a user smiles back
Throughout the course, students will develop an intuitive understanding of how AI sees and interprets the world, while practicing fundamental programming concepts in a highly visual and engaging way.
They will finish the course with one or more unique projects that combine storytelling, animation, AI-generated visuals and music, and real-time interaction, showcasing their imagination, coding skills, and ability to use cutting-edge technology creatively.
As always, each student’s learning path is personalized based on their interests and goals, which are discussed individually during enrollment. This ensures every child is supported, challenged, and inspired at the right pace.
This course has 10 lessons. Classes run from 11.50 to 12.50 every Saturday
This course is ready for 7+ years old. Girls and boys are very welcome!
Location
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College.
Parkshot, Richmond TW9 2RE
Term dates
The first lesson at 20 Sep
The last lesson at 18 Oct
Half-term break.
The first lesson at 8 Nov
The last lesson at 6 Dec
