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Lesson #2

Sprites

Sprites are images that represent game assets. Player characters, enemies, projectiles, and other items are all called sprites. Sprites appear everywhere in games, including the title screen, within game levels, and even the game over screen. Happy Coding!

Learning Intention

Design our own Sprite and explore ways in which to add Sprites to your game.

Success Criteria

I can design a sprite of my own.
I can create a new project on Scratch
I can add a Sprite to my game on Scratch by either uploading, Painting, Choosing from the library or painting.

Introduction Task

Using any craft materials available can you design and create a Sprite of your own to use in your game? We are going to learn how this creation can be imported to Scratch and be used inside your game creation.
If you want to create a Digital Sprite, check out the additional resources below to learn how you can use Piskel to do this.

Questions

What is a Sprite? A Graphic that can be manipulated and moved within a game.
Can you name any famous Sprites from games you know? How many can you get as a class? PacMan, Super Mario etc

Key learning in the main task video

What are Sprites?
Creating a project and adding sprites.
Exploring options for our Sprites (upload, Paint, surprise, choose from library).

Why not share your Sprite creations to the Sprite Library on Jamboard. Please ensure any sprites you create are .png files.

Plenary

Share your Sprite creations to the Sprite Library on Jamboard. Please ensure any sprites you create are .png files.
Sprite Speed Dating - You have 5 minutes to speak to 5 different classmates about your Sprite and theirs. Move around the room, selecting a partner, using 30 seconds to explain your Sprite design and 30 seconds to listen to your partner. A stopwatch/timer will be shared on the board to help keep you on track.

Questions

What 4 ways can you create a Sprite on Scratch? Upload, Paint, surprise, choose from library
How do we ensure that we use images that are copyright free? By accessing creative commons licence.

Extending the Learning

You can use Piskel to create your very own Digital Sprite. For many, this may be the first time you have tried something like this, using a new application or software can sometimes be tricky, so here is a short video that will support you in exploring Piskel.

Piskel Tutorial Video