Lesson 2 - Scaling Using Rectangles

What to Do?

1 - Complete the tutorial on Scaling Using Rectangles, including the part on adding text.

• Text version, video tutorials, or follow along in class.

  • 1. 1. 1. • Scaling Video Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5b6W2w99l0

             • Adding Text Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQSLaBJzG7k

• GitHub program solution:https://github.com/AldworthClass/Monogame-2---Scaling-With-Rectangles

2 - Complete the Your Task programming component of the tutorial:

• Using the rectangle and circle images, draw a simple picture demonstrating an ability to draw scaled images at various location.

• Add some text to this image.

• OR try to Monogame challenge described below.

Links from the tutorial:

• Adding content review: https://docs.monogame.net/articles/getting_started/4_adding_content.html

  1. 1. • Adding Text Tutorial (not mine): http://rbwhitaker.wikidot.com/monogame-drawing-text-with-spritefonts

By the end you should know:

• Understand the coordinate system of a Monogame project.

• How to draw a texture at a desired location, and at a desired size using a Rectangle.

• How to draw text in a Monogame project.

  1. 1. 1. 1. • Change size, type, effects.

What to Submit

1 - The programming task specified in the Your Task portion of the tutorial.

• A very simple picture made up of various rectangles and circles that have been scaled.

• Must include some text.

Lesson Tutorial - Scaling Textures and Text

Monogame Lesson 2 Challenge

Video Tutorials

Video 1 - Scaling with Rectangles

Video 2 - Adding Text

Files