ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Scratch Team Create Your Own Asset Pack, Part 1: What Is a Scratch Asset Pack & Why Should I Make One? | Tutorial
Hello! I’m Justin from STEAM for Vietnam, and I’m working with the Scratch Team to create something exciting: a special asset pack in the Scratch editor that reflects different cultures and places around the world. STEAM for Vietnam is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide free and high-quality STEM/STEAM education to Vietnamese students. As part of our mission, we’ve developed an asset pack to share with learners like you.
You might be wondering, “What exactly is an asset pack?” In Scratch, assets are things like sprites (characters), costumes, sounds, or backdrops. They can also include pieces of code. An asset pack is a collection of these assets that are related to a specific theme, project type, cultural event, or idea. As Scratch becomes more popular worldwide, people want to create projects that reflect their own cultures and backgrounds. While Scratch has some default options, you can make your own assets and share them with others!
Let me show you how to create an asset! I’m going to make an asset of a bowl of phở. Phở is a traditional Vietnamese dish that includes noodles, beef, broth, basil, lime, bean sprouts, and other herbs. It’s delicious, and if you ever get the chance, you should try it! I chose this because learning about things we love makes it more fun and interesting. A food asset like this can be used in many different Scratch projects.
Hi, it’s Maren from the Scratch Team. When you’re creating your asset, think about what makes it special and gives it a sense of place. You might want to create an asset pack based on a theme, like a local holiday, festival, or tradition. You could include assets like food items, cultural clothing, home styles, transportation, native plants or animals, city or countryside scenes, or famous landmarks. Just make sure your asset follows the Community Guidelines and doesn’t share any personal information.
Join us in our next video where we explore more about creating an asset! We hope you enjoy making your own asset pack and sharing your culture with the world through Scratch.
Think about a cultural item or tradition that is important to you. It could be a type of food, clothing, or a festival. Use Scratch to design a sprite that represents this cultural element. Share your creation with the class and explain why you chose it.
Choose a theme for your asset pack, such as a local holiday or a famous landmark. Create at least three different assets that fit this theme. Use these assets to build a simple Scratch project and present it to your classmates.
Research a culture different from your own. Create an asset pack that includes at least two sprites, a backdrop, and a sound that represent this culture. Share your findings and assets with the class, highlighting what you learned.
Work in pairs to create a combined asset pack. Each partner should contribute at least one asset. Decide on a theme together and use your assets to create a collaborative Scratch project. Present your project and discuss how you worked together.
Organize a class showcase where everyone presents their asset packs. Set up stations where students can display their Scratch projects and explain the cultural significance of their assets. Invite other classes to visit and learn about different cultures.
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Hello! I’m Justin from STEAM for Vietnam. I’m collaborating with the Scratch Team to explore creating a culturally and geographically relevant asset pack in the Scratch editor that can be shared with other Scratch users around the globe. STEAM for Vietnam is a nonprofit organization, and our mission is to bring free and quality STEM/STEAM education to millions of Vietnamese students. As part of our work, we have created an asset pack to share with our learners.
“What is an asset pack?” you might ask. Assets in Scratch can include sprites, costumes, sounds, or backdrops, as well as code snippets. An asset pack is a collection of assets related to a specific theme, project type, cultural event, cultural symbols or customs, geographical region, or idea. As the use of Scratch continues to grow globally, we know users want to create projects that represent their culture and background. While the default sprite, backdrop, and sound libraries are limited, users can create their own assets and share them in a project so that others can access and use them.
Let me show you how! I’m going to create an asset showing a bowl of phở. Phở is a traditional dish in Vietnam that consists of noodles, beef, broth, basil, lime, bean sprouts, and some other herbs. It’s delicious, and you should definitely try it if you have the chance. I’m choosing to create this asset because I know that learning through what we love is much more engaging and fun! A food asset can be used in a variety of ways in Scratch projects.
Hi, it’s Maren from the Scratch Team. As you’re creating your asset, you might ask yourself what unique characteristics give your asset a sense of place. You may want to consider creating an asset pack surrounding a certain theme, such as assets related to a local holiday, festival, or custom. You could also add assets from categories like food items, cultural dress, home architecture styles, modes of transportation, native plants or animals, urban or rural landscapes, or important landmarks. Just be sure that your asset follows the Community Guidelines and does not reveal personal information.
Join us in our next video where we explore creating an asset!
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Scratch – A computer programming language that lets you create your own stories, games, and animations. – Example sentence: In computer class, we used Scratch to make a fun game with a cat and a mouse.
Asset – A resource or item that is useful or valuable in creating a project, like images or sounds in a computer program. – Example sentence: We downloaded a new sound asset to make our game more exciting.
Pack – A collection of items or resources, such as a set of tools or materials for a project. – Example sentence: I downloaded a graphics pack to use in my video game design project.
Create – To make something new, like a computer program or a digital art piece. – Example sentence: We learned how to create our own animations using a simple coding program.
Cultural – Related to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society or group. – Example sentence: Our project included cultural music from different countries to make it more interesting.
Project – A planned piece of work that has a specific purpose, like building a model or writing a program. – Example sentence: For our science project, we programmed a robot to move through a maze.
Food – Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth. – Example sentence: We designed a computer game where players collect food to feed a virtual pet.
Unique – Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. – Example sentence: Each student created a unique avatar for their online profile.
Characteristics – Features or qualities that help to identify, tell apart, or describe something. – Example sentence: The main characteristics of our game include colorful graphics and challenging levels.
Share – To give a portion of something to others, like showing your computer project to friends. – Example sentence: After finishing our animation, we were excited to share it with the class.
