Ever since I was little, I’ve loved drawing. I started as soon as I could hold a crayon, back in preschool. Art has always been a big part of my life, and I’m interested in all kinds of it!
When I was 11, I discovered Scratch, a fun program where you can create your own games and stories. My first project was a virtual puppy game. At first, I was a bit worried about the coding part. I thought maybe I could just do the art and would need to wait until I was older to find someone to help me with the coding. But then, I realized I could learn to do it myself!
I started exploring Scratch by trying out different things and checking out other people’s projects. This helped me learn a lot. One of my favorite projects I made is called “Lemonade Time.” In this game, you can walk around and collect items. I got lots of nice comments from people who played it, which made me really happy and encouraged me to keep creating.
What makes Scratch special is that I can work with others and make interactive art that people can enjoy. When people see my projects, they often say, “Wow, that’s so cool! I wish I could do that.” I always tell them, “You can! Just give it a try.”
Scratch is a great way to learn about coding and art at the same time. It’s like a big playground where you can let your imagination run wild. You can make games, animations, and even tell stories. Plus, you get to share your creations with others and see what they’ve made too. So, if you love being creative, give Scratch a try. You might surprise yourself with what you can do!
Imagine a story you want to tell and use Scratch to bring it to life. Start by drawing your characters and setting, then use Scratch blocks to animate them. Share your story with your classmates and explain the process you used to create it.
Design a virtual art gallery in Scratch where you can showcase your favorite artworks. Create different rooms for different themes and use Scratch to make your gallery interactive. Invite your friends to explore your gallery and leave comments on your art pieces.
Think of a simple game idea, like a treasure hunt or a maze, and use Scratch to develop it. Focus on creating engaging graphics and fun gameplay. Test your game with your classmates and gather feedback to improve it.
Challenge yourself to recreate a classic game, like Pong or Snake, using Scratch. Break down the game into smaller parts and tackle each part one by one. Share your completed game and discuss the coding challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
Team up with a classmate to create a collaborative project on Scratch. Decide on a theme, divide the tasks, and combine your skills in art and coding. Present your project to the class and talk about the benefits of working together.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“I’ve been drawing since preschool, ever since I learned how to hold a crayon. I’m interested in all sorts of art. I started using Scratch when I was 11, and I remember my very first project was a virtual puppy game. At first, I didn’t think I could handle the coding part; I thought maybe I could do the art but would have to wait until I was grown up and hire someone to code it for me. Then I realized I could actually do it myself. I slowly built up my skills by exploring the program and looking at other people’s projects. Eventually, I created a project called ‘Lemonade Time,’ where you can walk around and collect items. I received a lot of positive comments, and I thought that was the coolest thing, which motivated me to keep creating.
Making art with Scratch is different because I can collaborate with others and create something interactive that people can use. Sometimes, when people see my projects, their first reaction is, ‘Wow, that’s so cool! I wish I could do that.’ But I always tell them, ‘You can! Just give it a try.’”
Art – Art is the expression or application of human creativity and imagination, often in a visual form such as painting or sculpture. – In art class, we used our imagination to create colorful paintings.
Coding – Coding is the process of writing instructions for a computer to perform specific tasks. – We learned coding to create our own video games in computer class.
Scratch – Scratch is a visual programming language that allows users to create interactive stories, games, and animations. – Using Scratch, I made a fun game where a cat chases a mouse.
Games – Games are structured forms of play, often undertaken for entertainment or fun, and sometimes used as educational tools. – We designed our own games using simple coding techniques.
Stories – Stories are narratives created to entertain, inform, or inspire, often involving characters and a plot. – In our project, we wrote stories and then animated them using Scratch.
Creative – Creative means having the ability to create new and original ideas, especially in the arts. – She was very creative and used different colors to make her artwork stand out.
Projects – Projects are planned sets of tasks or activities undertaken to achieve a specific goal. – Our class projects included making digital art and coding simple programs.
Imagination – Imagination is the ability to form new ideas or images not present to the senses. – His imagination helped him create a unique story for his animation.
Learn – Learn means to gain knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching. – We learn how to code by experimenting with different commands in Scratch.
Interact – Interact means to communicate or work together with someone or something. – The characters in my game can interact with each other and the player.
