p5.js Game Development
Creative coding in JavaScript with p5.js — animation, interactivity and a browser game your child builds and can share with a link.
- 16 classes total
- 50–60 min each
- Ages 10–16
- Live video meetings
Format & commitment
Course Overview
Small groups · max 4
Live group course
Meet over live video with a real teacher.
4 learners max
16 live meetings
16 hrs of live teaching in total.
50–60 min each
Assignments
Up to 1 hour per week · included
Practice between classes
Assessment
Included — progress shared with parents
Ages 10–16
How it works
What Happens in Class?
Creative coding in JavaScript with p5.js — animation, interactivity and a browser game your child builds and can share with a link.
- 1
Learn
The teacher introduces each new idea with clear, worked examples.
- 2
Practise
Learners practise straight away with guided problems and get live feedback.
- 3
Ask
Learners ask questions any time — small classes mean every child is heard.
- 4
Build up
Each class builds on the last, so skills compound across the whole course.
Expected outcomes
Learning Goals
What your child will be able to do by the end of p5.js Game Development.
- 1
Build confidence with the core skills of the subject, one step at a time.
- 2
Practise every new idea live, with feedback from the teacher.
- 3
Finish able to apply what they learned to new problems on their own.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows a Nex2School teacher-created curriculum
Ages
Made for ages 10–16
7 Topicsover 16 classes
Classes 1–2:Creative coding basics in p5.js
- Creative coding basics in p5.js
50–60 min online live lesson
Classes 3–5:Shapes, colour and animation loops
- Shapes, colour and animation loops
50–60 min online live lesson
Schedule
Available Class Times
No open times in the next 30 days
New times are released regularly. Sign in to be able to book as soon as they open.
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Before the first class
Getting Ready
For parents
A parent should help younger learners join the video call and have a quiet space ready. Every class is recorded, so a parent can review any session their child attends.
What your child needs
- 1A desktop or laptop computer (not a phone or tablet)
- 2A microphone and webcam for the live class
Safe classrooms
Real Teachers, Small Classes
Teachers checked before they teach
Every Nex2School teacher is vetted and approved before they are given a class.
At most 4 children
A small group, so every child is seen, heard and helped.
Parents can join
A parent is welcome to sit in on any class their child attends.
Your teacher
Teacher
Every Nex2School instructor is vetted before they’re approved to teach. Every class is recorded, so a parent can review any session their child attends. Sign in to see your instructor’s name and real class times.
Families
Reviews
What families say
“The teacher has a deep and solid knowledge and explains complex concepts in a very clear and structured way. Our son felt truly engaged in the course and confident to ask many questions, which speaks to the supportive learning environment she creates. The class is both motivating and intellectually stimulating.”
“My son likes to build projects with her. She is fun to learn with.”
“Fun class, engaging and interesting projects.”
“She explains complex concepts by systematically breaking them into comprehensive bytes, ensuring that I understand everything. She takes time to explain what the code is doing and why we are writing something rather than simply furnishing solutions. Her patience is immense.”
“I really liked how my teacher explained every line of code, and that we got to create so many fun games!”
“Clark enjoyed this Python class and looked forward to it every week.”
“Wonderful teacher who keeps connected well with the student, which is the primary aspect of happy learning. Thanks for this which helps my kid to get fully involved and enjoy learning coding.”
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