Each of the 4 CodeByte episodes (i.e., 20-minute short video recording on a coding concept) will be released daily on our web and social media platforms.
The mini workshop videos will be divided into four episodes. Each mini workshop will cover a basic coding concept that can help participants create animated stories.
CodeBytes Video Release Date
1 episode per day throughout the 4 days
28 April 2023 (Friday) ✦
Episode 1
29 April 2023 (Saturday) ✦
Episode 2
30 April 2023 (Sunday) ✦
Episode 3
1 May 2023 (Monday) ✦
Episode 4
Open Submission ✦ (1 – 2 May 2023)
Scratch classroom will be made available for submission
Submit animation & stand a chance to enter the Code Jam (limited 30 seats)
Open to 30 students physically located in or are able to travel to a physical location in Makerspace@USM, Penang who have completed the Launch Day and all four episodes of CodeBytes (with parental consent).
Reveal the coding challenge and the judging criteria.
Participants are given 2 hours to create their animated stories using Scratch (focus on interactivity between characters/sprites).
At the end of the session, participants will present their animated stories to the judges/evaluators who will evaluate the animated stories to determine the top 3 prize winners.