”Programming with your own images”
Short description about the project
The students’ task was to design and produce a short animation with themselves in the lead role.
Age group
10.-15.
Instructions
Using green screen equipment, pictures of themselves in different positions were taken and the background was removed. The pictures were imported into the Scratch programming environment and the characters were coded to move.
Goals
The goal was to develop creativity and algorithmic thinking. In terms of programming, the use of repetition structures was practiced, among other things.
Skills
ICT skills, coding skills
Materials and machines needed
Green screen photography background, iPad with Green screen app and computer.
Time needed
4-6 hours
Group size
Groups of 3-4