ACTIVITY MATERIALS

Required:

Pencil

Markers

Paper

Now it’s time to turn your fantasy object into a pixel art character.

Your goal: Create one pixel version of your magical object, like it belongs in a video game from its own world.

Think about how your character would look in a game.

1. What colors does it have?
2. What face or expression does it show?

Activity Prompt

Character:

Magic Lamp

Inspiration:

Video game characters and fantastical objects

Description:

“I turned my magic lamp into a pixel art character for a video game. I used soft yellow, blue, and pink colors to show its glow and magic doors. I gave it a happy face and made a powered-up version to show when it wakes up.”

Activity Example

1st

Look at your fantasy object drawing and think about how it would look as a pixel character.

What shape will it have?

What face will it make?

What colors fit its power?

Make a quick plan before you start.

For the next step you can either draw it by hand using a grid paper, or by using a website like: https://www.piskelapp.com/

20 min

Plan Your Character

2nd

1. Use squares to build your character step by step.
2. Try to keep the shape simple and clear.
3. Add a face, colors, and small details that show its personality and power.

60 mins

Draw the Pixel Version

3rd

Now add anything that makes the character more exciting.

If you drew it online, you can create frames to make an animation.

30 min

Add Animations

4th

Give your character a name and write a few short notes:

What is its power?

What is its personality like?

What world does it come from?

Then take a photo or screenshot of your pixel drawing and submit it.

If you made it online, save a gif of your work!

20 min

؜Submit!

؜Great!

You've Completed

Activity 2