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Navigate to (Links to an external site.) and under Alice Software click the download link and download Alice 3.3. Follow the Alice 3 Installation Instructions (Links to an external site.) to install the software. Navigate back to (Links to an external site.) and under Alice 3 Resources, click Alice 3 tutorial videos to go through the videos/trainings. You may also choose to look at (Links to an external site.) and follow the Witch's Cauldron video. There are other videos available on YouTube as well.

For this project, you are required to create/set up a scene and have at least 3/4th page of code. You can be as creative as you want. Submit your project file (.a3p here).

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In this project, the primary objective is to familiarize students with Alice 3, an innovative educational programming environment that uses a visual interface to teach fundamental programming concepts through interactive storytelling and environment creation. The instructions guide students through downloading, installing, and utilizing Alice 3, leveraging tutorials and video resources to facilitate learning, with an emphasis on creativity and technical implementation.

Initially, students are instructed to navigate to the official Alice website and access the external links provided for software download. They are to select Alice 3.3, the latest stable release suited for educational purposes. Detailed installation instructions accompany the download process, ensuring that students can properly set up the environment on their devices. Proper installation is crucial as it forms the foundation for subsequent creative or technical tasks.

Following installation, students are encouraged to explore Alice 3 resources, particularly tutorial videos designed to familiarize users with the software’s functionalities. These videos include comprehensive walkthroughs on creating scenes, adding objects, programming behaviors using Alice's visual scripting language, and troubleshooting common issues. One recommended video is the “Witch's Cauldron,” which demonstrates core aspects of scene creation, object interaction, and programming logic—skills essential for the project’s successful completion.

The core task involves designing and developing an imaginative scene within Alice 3. This project requires students to demonstrate their understanding of scene setup, object manipulation, and event programming. The scene should be engaging and complex enough to encompass at least three to four pages of code, reflecting logical structuring, commenting, and effective use of Alice’s functionalities. Creativity is emphasized, allowing students to incorporate their ideas, such as characters, animations, interactions, and storytelling elements.

Students are expected to submit their Alice project file (.a3p format). This file includes all components of the scene they have created, along with the code that animates objects, triggers events, and controls interactions. Proper documentation within the project, such as comments explaining code sections, enhances the understanding of the technical process involved. The project encourages exploration of programming concepts like sequencing, conditionals, loops, and event handlers within Alice’s visual coding environment.

By completing this project, students not only develop technical proficiency with Alice 3 but also incorporate creativity and storytelling skills. Promoting these skills aligns with the educational philosophy behind Alice, which integrates computer science learning with engaging and expressive media. Overall, this task provides a valuable introduction to programming in an accessible, visual format that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative expression in multimedia environments.

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