Crafting Characters

In this fun and creative lesson, we'll dive into the world of character design! You'll brainstorm your own unique character, sketch it out, and then bring it to life using pixel art with Piskel.

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1 Brainstorming Your Character
2 Sketching Your Character
3 Exploring Piskel
4 Creating Your Character in Piskel
5 Saving Your Character
6 Presenting Your Character
Quiz

1 - Brainstorming Your Character

Think about your character. Who are they? What do they like? What do they look like? Jot down your ideas on a piece of paper.

👇 Mark your steps as done as you complete them.

+10 XP

2 - Sketching Your Character

Using your brainstorming notes, sketch your character on a piece of paper. Don't worry about details yet, just get the basic shape and personality across.

👇 Mark your steps as done as you complete them.

+15 XP

3 - Exploring Piskel

Visit Piskel website. Click on 'Create Sprite' to start a new project.

+10 XP

4 - Creating Your Character in Piskel

Refer to your sketch and start creating your character in Piskel. Use the pencil tool to draw, the color palette to choose colors, and the eraser to fix any mistakes. Take your time and have fun!

+25 XP

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