Lesson 3.4.6

Game Design Process: characters

teaching point: I can design my game character(s) by using design tools on scratch.

Essential Question: As a computer scientist, how do I create a game?

Unit Outcome: I can use the game design process to develop a prototype.

1. Vocabulary Words to Know

Scratch: programming platform where we will design and program our game

Game Design Process: a series of steps to help design, develop and launch a game

2. MINI LESSON

We will focus on the third step of the Game Design Process: Production

Production: This is where we bring our game to life: from paper to computer!

    • Begin designing the game on Scratch platform using different design tools

    • Use computer science concepts to program the game

3.4.6 Characters 1.mp4

Essential Question: As a computer scientist, how do I create a game?

Unit Outcome: I can use the game design process to develop a prototype.

3. Your turn

Now it's your turn to continue designing and illustrating your characters and everything else in your game!