You are going to create an animation using SCRATCH. This counts as a 300 point project as you will be using many of the skills we have worked on throughout the semester. Remember that all animations should be school appropriate ; no blood and guts, no drugs, no questionable behavior or references.
Judging what is and is not appropriate content is the sole discretion of the teacher. The use of
inappropriate content will result in an automatic 0 (zero). If you are unsure, ask!!!!
*****Planning*****
In a Word Document, answer the following questions:
Type out the questions and answers in full sentences; Points will be deducted for spelling and grammatical errors.
1.
What is the purpose of the animation? Just for fun or is there a message?
2.
What characters or sprites will you use?
3.
Will you need costumes? If so, How many?
4.
What do you want the characters (Sprites) to do? How will they move on the stage?
5.
What backgrounds will you need to stage the animation?
6.
How will you use sound to enhance your animation?
In the same document, write a description of your game to be using your answers to the previous questions:
7.
Name of Your Animation
8.
How to play the Animation
9.
How the Animation will end
Now that you have made some decisions, you are ready to create a story board for your animation.
Once that is complete you will be ready to get to work programming your animation…GOOD LUCK!
Remember, the goal is to work on problem solving skills…you won’t necessarily get it right the first time, so DON’T Worry! Keep Trying!
*****Storyboarding*****
One of the best ways to see a game is to storyboard it — to create a sequence of drawings that shows the levels of the game or the different scenes and goals. Each storyboard should include a paragraph or two to describe what is going on. Figure 1 depicts a basic storyboard for an imaginary shoot-'em-up game.
This is A Typical Game Storyboard.

As you can see, the storyboard has six frames; each frame represents a different level of the game, and the final frame is the goal. Notice that the storyboards are sketched and messy. Storyboard sketches are used only for brainstorming and for getting down on paper the general flow of the game.
On a blank word document, create a story board by inserting a table that is at least 3 x 3 making at least
6 Cells (you can use more if you want). Each cell represents one frame in the storyboard. Copy and
Paste characters you find on the internet to represent the sprites you will use in your game. Insert text boxes to convey descriptions or interactions of sprites in each frame. REMEMBER the Story Board is meant to give an idea of how your game will look and act.
Create your game in SCRATCH. The Rubric Below is what will be used to grade your project.
Questions –
4 = Questions written out and answered in full and complete sentences with no spelling or
grammatical errors
3 = Questions written out and answered in full and complete sentences with some spelling or
grammatical errors
2 = Questions not written out but are answered in full and complete sentences with no spelling or
grammatical errors
1 = Questions not written out and not answered in full and complete sentences
0 = Questions not Answered
Story Board –
4 = Story Board is complete with at least 6 different frames, graphics, text boxes that include details
about project
3 = Story Board includes at least 6 different frames and graphics with no text boxes
2 = Story Board does not have 6 frames but does have graphics and text boxes
1 = Story Board does not have 6 frames but does have graphics and no text boxes
0 = No Story Board
Originality –
4 = Completely original idea
3 = Some ideas taken from other projects
2 = Many ideas taken from other projects
1 = Most ideas taken from other projects
0 = Did not complete project

Creativity –
4 = Very creative and unique idea
3 = Creative and unique idea
2 = Somewhat creative and unique idea
1 = Not creative and unique idea
0 = Did not complete project
Backgrounds –
4 = Backgrounds are extremely well done and enhance the product
3 = Backgrounds are well done and enhance the product
2 = Backgrounds are suitable to the project and add to the product
1 = Backgrounds are weak and may distract from the product
0 = Did not include backgrounds
Sprites –
4 = Sprites are extremely well done and enhance the product
3 = Sprites are well done and enhance the product
2 = Sprites are suitable and add to the product
1 = Sprites are weak and may distract from the product
0 = Did not complete the project
Scripts –
4 = Scripts are extremely well done and complex
3 = Scripts are well done
2 = Scripts may have errors and may not work
1 = Scripts do not work
0 = Did not add scripts
Purpose –
4 = Purpose of the game is clearly evident to the audience
3 = Purpose of the game is clear to the audience
2 = Purpose of the game is somewhat clear to the audience
1 = Purpose of the game is not evident
0 = Did not complete project
User-Friendly –
4 = Product is extremely user friendly and appropriate for all levels of learners
3 = Product is user friendly and appropriate for all levels of learners
2 = Product is not user friendly and appropriate for some levels of learners
1 = Product is not user friendly and is appropriate for only one level of learners
0 = Did not complete project