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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.
  • Encourage the student to start with a basic character like Steve or a Creeper.

  • Recreate the pixel art character in Minecraft using blocks.
  • Have the student use the grid-like structure of Minecraft to build their pixel art creation.

  • Design a pixel art scene from Minecraft on paper.
  • 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!"