ASA 2022 STEAM EXPO

PROJECT SUMMARY

My problem was that I needed to submit a piece of code for my Intro to Computer Science class. I would usually whip something together in 10 minutes, but I wanted to put a little extra effort into this project because of our lovely teacher. Naturally, I chose a topic I was very passionate about, the hit game Among Us. I created a 2D image using python's image synthesis.

WHY?

I chose Among Us because of the passion I have for the game. I didn't intend for my creation to be revolutionary, but I like to think it patched a gaping hole in my heart.

HOW?

I used large ovals to create a black outline which was slightly bigger than the actual Crewmate. This formed black borders, which are characteristic of the Crewmate and I thought were imperative to create a faithful representation. Apart from that, I mainly used ovals of different colors to simulate shading, light, and the bubbly shape of the Crewmate.

WHAT?

The borders were very hard to figure out. Because the Crewmate has several parts with overlapping borders, I had to organize and order each line of code to create an accurate depiction. Doing this gave me further insight into coding shapes as I became more familiar with how code overlaps.

SO WHAT?

I believe I made a Great Crewmate. Most people I have shown it to admit that it does look very similar to the original Crewmate. I've learned a great deal about coding and I now have a greater appreciation for the design of the Crewmate.

WHAT'S NEXT?

There is only one Crewmate (with varying colors), so I doubt I could expand the collection. I believe the shape could use some improving, and there are some details that I was unable to add because of time constraints.

REFERENCES & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I did not use code from anyone else. The only thing made by someone else that I used was a PNG of the Crewmate that I used as the model for my piece.

JUDGES FEEDBACK

Your Among Us effort is great; I especially enjoyed your sense of humor in your submission! I love that you used coding to create this art. Using coding to create art combines multiple skills and requires a great deal of patience. What else could you add to this image to further enhance your work?

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