Week 1: Introduction to Pixel Art & Colors

📌 Objective: Understand basic digital art concepts and create simple pixel drawings.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• • Introduction to Xploris device and pixel-based design
  • Exploring colors, shapes, and patterns
  • Using Blockly/Scratch to code basic pixel art
  • Activity: Create a smiley face, heart, or favorite animal in pixel art.

Week 2: Patterns & Interactive Color Changing Designs

📌 Objective: Learn how to create repeating patterns and color-changing animations.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• • Understanding loops & repetition in coding
  • Designing patterns and color transitions
  • Using motion sensors to trigger color changes
  • Activity: Create a color-changing rainbow or animated patterns.

Week 3: Simple Animations & Light Effects

📌 Objective: Use coding to create moving pixel art and light-based effects.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• • Introduction to frame-based animation
  • Using Blockly/Scratch to animate pixel characters
  • Adding light and motion effects using Xploris sensors
  • Activity: Animate a jumping ball, blinking star, or dancing character.

Week 4: Creative Project – Bringing Art to Life!

📌 Objective: Apply all skills learned to design a final creative project.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• • Combining pixel art, patterns, and animations
  • Customizing backgrounds and interactive elements
  • Using real-time motion and light effects
  • Final Project: Kids create their own digital artwork or short pixel animation to showcase their creativity.

Final Outcome:

By the end of this program, kids will:

• • Understand pixel art and digital design
  • Use block-based coding to create interactive art
  • Build simple animations and light effects
  • Develop creativity, problem-solving, and early coding skills