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Mod Design I Course

Minecraft Mod Creation

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Beginner Course: Use Tynker visual coding to mod Minecraft on your own private server.

  • Design Minecraft skins and custom resources
  • Learn to build 25 fun mods
  • Publish, share, and remix mods
  • 8 hours of private server time
  • No Prerequisites
  • Recommended for Ages 8+
  • Design Minecraft skins and custom resources
  • Learn to build 25 fun mods
  • Publish, share, and remix mods
  • 8 hours of private server time
  • No Prerequisites
  • Recommended for Ages 8+

10 Modules

1
Introduction Set up your Tynker account, customize your character's skin, and find out how to start talking to your private server. 10 Activities: 2 Videos | 8 DIYs
• SIMPLE EVENTS • INPUT/OUTPUT • PARTICLE FX • LOCATION • SOUND PLAYING • BLOCK TYPE •
2
Decisions and Resource Packs Smash blocks with explosive punches, turn creatures to gold with a touch, and customize your server. 9 Activities: 4 Intros | 1 Video | 4 DIYs
• RESOURCE EDITING • SIMPLE EVENTS • LOCATION • WORLD MANIPULATION • BLOCKS • ENTITIES • SIMPLE CONDITIONALS •
3
Repetition, Delays, Variables, and Randomness Add randomness, variables, delays, and loops to improve your mods. 10 Activities: 4 Intros | 2 Videos | 4 DIYs
• LOCATION • WORLD MANIPULATION • BASIC MATH • SIMPLE EVENTS • SIMPLE VARIABLES • DELAYS • SIMPLE LOOPS •
4
Intervals, Breaks, and the Command Block Learn how to use a loop with a built-in time-delay and how to break a loop. 5 Activities: 2 Intros | 3 DIYs
• ADVANCED LOOPS • SIMPLE EVENTS • WORLD MANIPULATION • LOCATION • BASIC MATH • SIMPLE VARIABLES •
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When my 8-year-old showed me the projects he has created on Tynker, I was totally blown away! Brian G. Parent from Palo Alto, CA
I am amazed how my kids want me to buy them all, good job. Coding is finally fun :) Minerva Parent

How Kids Learn with Tynker

Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

Self-Paced Courses
  • Step-by-step success
  • Interactive lessons
  • Guided learning
  • Skill mastery
Game-Based Learning
  • Fun challenges
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Achievements
  • Immersive entertainment
Hands-on Activities
  • Visual Workshop
  • Level Editor
  • Character Creator
  • Physics Engine

Recommended Learning Path for Ages 8+

Beginner Mod Starter Pack
Beginner Mod Design I
Beginner Turing's Tower
Beginner Mod Design II
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Requirements

Online courses require a desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet connection and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required. Courses are not supported on tablets.

Minecraft courses and server access is available to verified accounts. Minecraft client for PC or Mac with a valid Mojang account is required for Java server access. Minecraft for Windows 10 is required for Agent Recall, Gears of Time, Mythicraft, and Mind Crafters courses. Content and courses are subject to changes. NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.

The Stunt Pilot course requires a physical drone and an Ipad or Android tablet (each sold separately). Any airborne Parrot Minidrone such as the Rolling Spider, Night, Cargo, Mambo, or Swing drone can be used.