GRAPHICS 1.4 Pixel Art

Lesson 1.4 Pixel Art

Aim: 
To understand what pixel art is and to create a personal flag using pixel art.

Be Inspired: 
This video from Science Kids gives you some cool facts about pixels. Pixels are the smallest points of a digital image. They may be dots, squares or other kinds of shapes.


Check It Out: 
Today in computer class we are going to have a go at making our very own flag using pixel art. Here is a flag of the Cayman Islands made using pixel art. Do you know what each of the symbols on our flag mean? 


What symbols would you put on your flag? 
 




Do Your Best: 
Are you ready to explore using pixel art? Click on the picture below to get started:
















Extension Task: 
Ready for a challenge? You can also make animated pixel art. By creating multiple frames you can create the illusion of movement or action in pixel art.




Finally:
Take some time to look at one another's artwork.  How easy or difficult was it to create your artwork? Can you explain your design choices, and share what you enjoyed most about creating pixel art.

Games: