About Your Instructor

Hey, I’m Corbin. For a long time, I thought I hated coding because the way I was taught it was so boring.

After a while, I found out it was actually really interesting and endlessly creative. There were always new problems to solve.

So I taught myself to code. I got everything I was hoping for from a tech job – a high salary, great benefits, working from home, all of it.

Now, through Skillquest, I help others break into tech for themselves using the best medium I know how – gaming.

I love games, and I’ve found they’re the perfect medium to learn, understand, and ultimately master coding concepts and languages.

If you’re interested in coding at all, this is the best place to start to not only learn how coding actually works in the real world, but have a blast doing it.

Currently playing:
– Factorio

Future Innovators

If your students seek skills that can extend beyond gaming and into future careers like game design or software engineering, this course is their first step.

Module 1 – Welcome to the Course

• Course Introduction
• Certifications
• Writing and Running Code in Replit
• The Greatest Generation is Now

Module 2 – Data Types and Variables

• Module 2 Introduction
• Numbers in Python
• Character Movement
• Coordinates and Strings
• Advanced Movement
• Strings in Python
• Putting Text on the Screen
• Graphics
• Strings, Files, and Folders
• Create Your Own Game

Module 3 – Logic

• Introduction to Logic
• Demonstration of Logic
• If Statements
• And / Or Statements
• Else and Elif Statements
• Boundaries
• Gravity
• Collision
• STEM Innovation Opportunities

Module 4 – Functions

• Module 4 Introduction
• Introduction to Functions
• Functions and Arguments
• Function Returns
• Randomizing Locations in Your Game
• Simplifying Code with Functions
• Electromagnetic Warfare Specialists

Module 5 – Loops and Lists in Python

• Module 5 Introduction
• Code Walkthrough
• Drawing Characters
• Animating Characters
• Drawing Backgrounds
• Keyboard Controls
• Keyboard and Mouse
• Introduction to Lists
• Introduction to Loops
• Adding Obstacles
• Completing the Game
• Additions to the Game

Module 6 – Objects

• Introduction to Objects Module
• The Purpose of Objects
• Creating Your First Object
• Functions on Objects
• Object Constructors
• Building In-game Objects
• Adding Random Movement
• Static Types
• Bouncing Rectangles and Simple Physics
• Creating Projectiles
• Adding Projectiles with Space Bar
• Collisions with Projectiles
• Adding the Starship
• Shooting from the Starship

Module 7 – Dictionaries, Advanced Controls, Start / End Screens

• Introduction to Module 7
• Introduction to Pressed Keys
• Dictionaries in Python
• Turning the Character
• Firing Projectiles
• Flying at Angles
• Reorganizing Your Code
• Start and End Screens
• Polishing

Module 8 – Running Code Locally

• Introduction to Module 8
• Downloading Python
• Download Your Code
• Running Your Code Locally
• Setting Up a Virtual Environment
• Saving Files

Module 9 – Taking it to the Next Level

• Adding Sound Effects
• Adding Background Music
• Learning More From the Docs
• Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analysts

Module 10 – Sharing Your Project

• Sharing Code via Replit
• Sharing Your Project Files
• Share Your Playable Game

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