LO2 - To understand how to add sound using GameMaker so that you can include suitable sounds
Starter
Find a seat at the correct table:- Table 1 & 2 - Detective Gamers
- Table 3 & 4 - Wormhole Gamers
- Table 5 & 6 - Evil Queen Gamers
On your tables create a mind map about the use of sound in video games:
- Why is sound used in video games?
- How could you use sound in your video game?
- How will you collect / create sounds for your game?
- Any other thoughts / ideas you have
You have as long as it takes the music to finish. Be prepared to feedback from your group
Main
Task 1 - Collect music / sounds for your game
Create a new folder in your Sites -->DA204SPB --> Products folder called sounds
1. You could create your own music / sound effects
2. You could download free existing music / sound effects
3. Have a look at my area on the read drive lots of useful sounds on there
- File Store \ Read \ ICT \ Mr Smith .........
4. Rip a sound off youtube - this should be your last option as you would be breaking copyright
TOP TIP - DON'T FORGET TO NOTE DOWN YOUR SOUNDS INTO YOUR ASSETS TABLETask 2 - Add the music / sound effects into your game
As an independent learner use these resources to help you learn how to add sound into your game
Extension Task -
- Test the sound works in your game and update the formative testing section at the top of your development log
- Get someone else to play your game and feedback their thoughts into your development log
Plenary
- Post on your blog about what you have learnt and acheived in today's lesson
