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Coding & Composition with TunePad PM (Gr. 3-4)

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Using coding skills to create melodies, students apply creativity and critical thinking to make music in this unique course. Students will learn how to use Python, which is a powerful, flexible, yet simple object-oriented programming language with applications across fields, from gaming to Google. In a collaborative workshop setting, budding computer engineers will develop foundational text-based coding skills while making original music using TunePad, a tool created by the Tangible Interaction Design and Learning (TIDAL) Lab at Northwestern University.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math 

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Using coding skills to create melodies, students apply creativity and critical thinking to make music in this unique course. Students will learn how to use Python, which is a powerful, flexible, yet simple object-oriented programming language with applications across fields, from gaming to Google. In a collaborative workshop setting, budding computer engineers will develop foundational text-based coding skills while making original music using TunePad, a tool created by the Tangible Interaction Design and Learning (TIDAL) Lab at Northwestern University.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math 

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

Course ID
22309
Division
Course Number
WSA242-08EP
Course Type
CTD Site
Credit Semesters
0
Program Name
Subject Areas
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
12:00:00
Meeting Type
End Time
14:30:00
Min Grade
3
Max Grade
4
Grade Level
Max Enrollment
16
Has Prerequisites
Off
Is Open For Registration
Off
Is Wait List
Off
Is Cancelled
Off
Requires Writing Sample
Off
Requires Student Statement
Off
Requires Essay
Off
Application Fee
0.00
Lab Fee
0.00
Late Fee
0.00
Residential Fee
0.00
Tuition Fee
375.00
Course Apply URL
http://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/
Residential Option
Off
Weekend Only
On
Program Type Ref
Course Season Ref
Course Level Ref
Course Tier Ref
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
Duration in Weeks
6
Course Number Days
0
CTD Program ID
20

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