Splash Biography



MIRIAM ALEX, ESP Teacher




Major: Computer Science

College/Employer: Cornell

Year of Graduation: 2025

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Past Classes

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M951: Choose Your Own Adventure: Game Development Odyssey in Splash Fall 2024 (Nov. 16, 2024)
This is an interactive course designed for high school students eager to explore storytelling through game design. Students will learn the basics of Python and Ren’py, a user-friendly game engine, while collaborating to create their own small Ren’py game. Starting with an introduction to Ren’py and inspiring examples, participants will brainstorm story ideas and design flow diagrams before diving into coding. With essential tools like VS Code and provided assets, students will gain practical skills in game development. By the end of the course, participants will have a playable game and a deeper understanding of the creative process. Join us to unleash your storytelling potential in the digital world!