IMAGINE + PROGRAM + SHARE
Are you interested in creating digital videos, games, and animation? Do you have a vision and passion for digital art, but lack the technical skills? If you answered yes, then Scratch is the perfect programming language for you. Scratch is a visual programming language that was developed by MIT students in order to offer beginner programmers a simple way to create their own interactive stories, games, animations, music, and art. Scratch is free to download, easy to learn, and offers a safe and supportive community of Scratchers to share your creations with.
Scratch Day– Saturday, May 19, 2012– is a worldwide network of gatherings, where people come together to meet fellow Scratchers, share projects and experiences and learn more about Scratch. Last year, more than 125 Scratch Day events were held in 36 countries around the globe. Scratch Day @ CLP Main- Teen will feature tutorials for newbies, games to help you hone your Scratch abilities, skill sharing for advanced Scratchers, a project showcase, Scratch the Cat button making, peer Scratch tutors, fun, community, and more!
Pittsburgh teenagers (grade 6-12), mentors and educators are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop to the event. But don’t despair if you can’t bring your own equipment- you will NOT be left out. A limited number of laptops will be provided for use during the program.
Scratch Day in Pittsburgh is presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Chevron Center for STEM Education and career Development at Carnegie Science Center, The Ellis School and Girls, Math & Science Partnership (a program of Carnegie Science Center). This event is sponsored by The Ellis School and Spark, Supporting the Kids+Creativity Network.
Event web site: http://day.scratch.mit.edu/event/554
Presented by: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Chevron Center for STEM Education and career Development at Carnegie Science Center, The Ellis School and Girls, Math & Science Partnership a program of Carnegie Science Center
Event fee: FREE
Sponsor: The Ellis School and Spark, Supporting the Kids+Creativity Network
Some refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Teens- Main
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
For more information, contact:
412.622.3121
teensmain@carnegielibrary.org
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