Monday, 18 May 2015

#9n6 Changing Worlds - Lesson 32 - Creating A Vector Sprite

Lesson Objectives:To develop skills in Adobe Illustrator


Outcomes:You will have created a vector image using Adobe Illustrator


Starter

You have 10 minutes to find out:


1. What is a vector graphic?
2. What advantages do they have?
3. What is Adobe's vector graphic software?

Main

RED TASK

http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/monster-character-series-part-2-%E2%80%93-dumb-blue-sucker-monster
Open Adobe Illustrator, choose one of and try creating a character like the one above, using Adobe Illustrator! 
Click on the monster to take you straight to the tutorial.


AMBER TASK

Explore some other things that you can do in Adobe Illustrator


GREEN TASK

Create a sprite for the main character in your game
  1. The sprites must be 32X32 pixels in Adobe Illustrator
  2. They must have a transparent background
  3. You must save it for the web (go to File - Save for web and devices + choose png-24)
 

Plenary

Showcase your work!