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Video Game Character Design

Mimi Doulton 29th October 2020 Act 1, Backpack Options, Blog, Film & Video Games, Kelty Primary School 1 Comment
Video Game Character Design

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Video Game Character Design

How would you design your ideal videogame character? What would their story be? Who would be their friend – or foe? Would they have a sidekick, or even a pet? Think about all the different things they could do – get stuck in using the sheet below.

Partner Organisation: V&A Dundee
Art-form: Video
Lesson plan included: No
Number of lessons (60 minutes): 1
Partner activities: Everything's a moving picture; Creating stop motion animation
Covid-secure advice: NA
Difficulty: Beginner

Creating stop motion animations

Mimi Doulton 29th October 2020 Act 2, Backpack Options, Blog, Cowdenbeath Primary School, Film & Video Games, Kelty Primary School 2 Comments
Creating stop motion animations

Make a Story House

Creating stop motion animations

Stop Motion video is a fun and easy way to tell stories and make magical animations with toys and everyday items. With a camera phone or tablet you can start making your own films in minutes - or go deeper and create a masterpiece at home!

Partner Organisation: Imaginate
Art-form: Video
Lesson plan included: No
Number of lessons (60 minutes): 1
Partner activities: Design your own video game characters
Covid-secure advice: children will need to work on personal devices
Difficulty: Intermediate

Chrome Music Lab: Song Maker

Matthew Crowfoot 27th October 2020 Act 1, Backpack Options, Kelty Primary School, music 1 Comment
Chrome Music Lab: Song Maker

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Chrome Music Lab: Song Maker

To make a song, add notes by clicking the grid. Then, share your song with a link. You can also use a MIDI keyboard, sing into a microphone, or use your computer keys.

Partner Organisation: Chrome Music Lab
Art-form: Music
Lesson plan included: No
Number of lessons (60 minutes): 1
Partner activities: Fever; Everything's a moving picture
Suitable for children with additional needs? 
Covid-secure advice: Children will need to do this on personal devices
Difficulty: Beginner

Chrome Music Lab