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Creating backgrounds
Creating backgrounds
Backgrounds are an integral part of any game, and some of the most recognisable backgrounds are found in 2D games we play on handheld devices or Phones. Take a look at the four backgrounds below, can you identify which games they are from?
Learning Intention
I can design and add a background to my game on Scratch
Success Criteria
I can design a background for my game, considering key elements for the design.
I can import backgrounds on Scratch using the options, Upload, surprise, paint and choose from the library.
Introduction
Explore a range of game backgrounds, discuss what makes them effective parts of the games. The background plays a key role in the game design. Can you design and create a background for your game?
Questions
What are the key elements you must consider when designing a background for your game?
Key learning in the main task video
Background options - Upload, surprise, paint and choose from the library.
Plenary
Split into small groups and establish the skill set in relation to the needs of a game design team. If you were to create a game together, you must have; artist, coder, quality assurance (tester), story writer, game animator. Can you think of anyone else you would need? Possibly talk about sales, marketing, social media teams.
Questions
What skills/subjects do you think are important for this element of gaming? Designing Sprites and backgrounds means art plays a huge role in game design, that means a team creating a game must have a range of skills.
Extending the Learning
Suggested Links to IDL Planner
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)
Market a game you have created by producing a poster, leaflet, video advert, meme or vlog as an advertisement. (LIT 2-24a, LIT 2-28a)
Design a new product for the gaming market. This could be a character, a console, a game, a controller or gaming chair. (EXA 2-05a/EXA 2-06a)
Compare the artwork from different genres of video games and share my thoughts and opinions. (EXA 2-07a)
Additional Resources - Art and Design
Additional Resources - Art and Design
Digital Doodle with David Litchfield - English.pdfFor Barefoot’s Digital Doodle, David Litchfield has created a 45 min
video with one of the Barefoot team about creating digital illustrations.
The video is suitable for all ages, so whether you teach key stage 1 or 2, we hope your pupils enjoy watching and creating their own illustrations of their favourite book characters, as part of Barefoot’s Digital Doodle.
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