Introduction to Python Games Programming using Pygame – Online Course

Welcome to “Introduction to Python Games Programming with Pygame”! This class will take you on a journey through game development using the Pygame library in Python.

Course Description

Welcome to “Introduction to Python Games Programming with Pygame”! This class will take you on a journey through game development using the Pygame library in Python. You’re new to Python or have some coding experience under your belt-learn how to create interactive 2D games from scratch with hands-on code-along tutorials and lectures designed to help you build dynamic, engaging games.

Perfect for beginners interested in game development, hobbyists wanting to create their own games, and Python programmers expanding their skill set by learning Pygame, this course will guide you through the basics of creating games with Pygame through hands-on, code-along tutorials and detailed lectures.

What You’ll Learn:

Core Concepts of Python and Pygame: Learn the basic elements of the Pygame library, including game loops, surfaces, and how to handle user inputs in the form of keyboard controls, game controllers, and joysticks.

Game mechanics and collision detection: master key game mechanics involving movement for characters and sprites along with collision detection. Experience the development of a dynamic game environment.

Advanced Pygame Topics: Explore sprite animation, sound implementation, and object-oriented programming.

User Input and Controllers: Learn how to get input from multiple game controllers or joysticks and how to customize controls so the game moves more smoothly.

We hope you enjoy the course as much as we enjoyed making it. If there’s something we have missed out or if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to try to assist you with any questions and even create new lectures to cover topics we might have missed. Thanks in advance for helping us create the best possible resources to help you learn!

Goals

Core Concepts of Python and Pygame: Learn about the core building blocks of the Pygame library, such as game loops, surfaces, and how to capture user input, including keyboard controls, controllers for games, and joysticks.

Game Mechanics and Collision Detection: Know the characteristics of character movement, sprite management, and collision detection. Application experiences come with dynamic environments within games.

Advance Topics for Pygame: It covers topics like sprite animation, sound integration and object-oriented programming (OOP).

User Input and Controllers: Learn the strategies for handling input from multiple devices such as game controllers or even joysticks and how to customize the controls for smoother gameplay.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Python programming is helpful but not required

Access to a computer with Python and Pygame installed

Willingness to learn and experiment with python and game development concepts