Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to create their own pixel art inspired by Minecraft.
Materials and Prep
- Computer with Minecraft installed
- Access to a printer
- Paper and colored pencils
No prior knowledge or experience required, just a love for Minecraft!
Activities
- Create a simple pixel art character from Minecraft using paper and colored pencils.
- Recreate the pixel art character in Minecraft using blocks.
- Design a pixel art scene from Minecraft on paper.
Encourage the student to start with a basic character like Steve or a Creeper.
Have the student use the grid-like structure of Minecraft to build their pixel art creation.
Let the student use their creativity to design a scene from the game, like a village or a mine.
Talking Points
- Pixel art is a form of digital art that uses small blocks of color to create images.
- "In Minecraft, each block represents a pixel, which is why it's a great tool for creating pixel art!"
- Encourage the student to pay attention to detail and use the grid to their advantage.
- "Remember, pixel art is all about precision and creativity, so have fun experimenting with different designs!"