Lesson #3
Making Sprites Move (Part 1)
Sprites are integral to any game we play, but how we control them is equally important. Today, we will explore a range of movements and how these movements fit into the aim of your game! Happy Coding!
Learning Intention
Explore the 'motion' block in order to control your Sprites movement.
Success Criteria
I can explain my understanding of the X and Y axis.
I can control my Sprite using the arrow keys.
I understand the term 'debugging'.
Introduction Task
Programme a classmate to navigate the classroom, retrieving an object. Use the commands up, down, left, right. How can the difficulty of this game be altered?
Questions
Discuss motion in relation to X and Y axis and recap on angles work.
Recap the ways in which sprites could move, left right up down
How do we tend to control characters in a game? Arrow keys, but using w,a,s,d is also common.
Key learning in the main task video
Motion blocks.
X and Y axis (up, down, left, right).
Arrow keys to move your sprite.
Plenary
Think/Pair/Share - What does the term 'Debugging' mean?
Follow on lesson - Debugging resources below.
Questions
What problems did you come across when trying to programme your sprites?
Extending the Learning
Suggested links from IDL Planner
Use a dictionary to help you understand new gaming words and create a personal dictionary using the definitions. Here are some to get started with - AI, AR, Gamification, Bug, Beta, Code, Console, Content, Demo, Feature, Mechanics, Mobile gaming, PC, Pixel, Playtesting, Quality assurance, Scripting, Sprite, e-sports, Sandbox. (LIT 2-15a)
Create the backstory for a new video game character. (LIT 2-24a, LIT 2-28a)
Create a storyboard for a new video game (LIT 2-24a, LIT 2-28a)
Design a hero or nasty enemy for a video game you have designed (EXA 2-05a/EXA 2-06a)
Additional Resources - Debugging
All the resources below are 'unplugged' meaning you need no digital technology to deliver these lessons.
2D Shape Drawing Pupil worksheet.pdf2D Shape Drawing - Pupil Worksheet
Algorithm for drawing a house.pdfAlgorithm for Drawing a House
2D Shape Drawing PPT.pptx2D Shape Drawing PPT
2D Shape Drawing Activity.pdf2D shape Drawing Activity