Beginner Tutorials

Learn the basics of creating an animation in Alice.

Programming your First Animation in Alice 3: Nemo

Original Tutorial from ICE Distance Learning Site

Step 1 Video: Setup Nemo Scene

Watch video below to learn

• • How to pick a template (background) for your Alice world.

  • How to create objects from classes (classifications) in Alice.

  • How to position objects in Alice.

  • How to run a procedure to move an object in Alice while you are setting up the scene.

Step 2: Program the objects to do actions

Watch video below to learn how to

• • Program the objects to say things to each other and move.

  • Program objects you will select the object that you want to work with and then drag out a procedure call to the myFirstMethod() window. A procedure is a list of things to do.

Objects: Manipulating (moving) Object Joints

Learn how to move part of an object. For example how to make just the fin move or the lid open on the treasure chest.

Properties: Change the Opacity and Position of an Object

Change the opacity and position of an object.

Procedures and Objects: Use a Procedure with Part of an Object

This shows you how to select part of an object to move. For example, turn only the head to the left.

Control Flow: Loops and Do Together

Do actions at the same time or repeat the same actions. For example,

• • Use a count up to loop to make a person jump up and down.

  • Use a do together to have a person say something and move the head at the same time.

Events and Control Structures: Move Object with Arrow Keys

Learn how to create arrow key events to move object with arrow keys

Created by 6th grade Stem Launch student, (2017-18)

Example Code:

Set Camera Markers and Vehicle Property

It is important to save different camera positions. This allows you to move the camera when setting up the scene and then moving it back to the original position. You can also have the camera follow the object that is moving with the arrow keys.