Monday 13 May 2013

#9m1 #9n5 Creating Your Character

LO1 - To understand what makes an effective video game character so that you can develop one of your own

Starter

What makes a good video game character?
  • On your blog write a new post explaining what makes a good / effective video game character
  • Have a look at these websites if you need some ideas

Main 


Create your own video game character

  • INDEPENDENT ENQUIRERS - Choose suitable graphics software (Adobe Fireworks / Photoshop / Illustrator) to work with in today's lesson


  • TOP TIP - Make sure that you use a square canvas when you make your character - this will make things easier when you load it into GameMaker


  • CREATIVE THINKERS - Using your graphic skills create a character for your game. Think about the key points we discussed at the start of the lesson


Plenary

  • Update your blog post to tell me what your learnt in today's lesson and what you think you need to next with your game