Animation is the art of making objects appear to move by rapidly showing a series of images or frames. In programming tools like Scratch and mBlock, animation is used to bring characters (sprites) to life by changing their costumes, positions, or properties over time using code blocks.
Scratch Animation
Scratch is a visual programming language ideal for beginners, especially kids. It uses drag-and-drop blocks to control sprites on a stage. In Scratch, animation can be created in two main ways:
1. Costume Switching Animation
Each sprite can have multiple costumes (like frames). By switching costumes repeatedly, we simulate movement.
2. Motion Animation
Move sprites smoothly across the stage by changing their x/y position over time.
mBlock Animation
mBlock is a block-based programming platform built on Scratch but designed for robotics and IoT as well. It supports sprite animation and also controls hardware like the mBot and LEDs.
Key Animation Techniques in mBlock:
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Sprite animation (like Scratch): Switching costumes and changing positions.
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LED and robot animations: For example, making an mBot’s lights blink or move in patterns.
Why Learn Animation in Scratch or mBlock?
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Enhances storytelling and game design skills
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Makes learning to code fun and interactive
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Encourages creativity and logical thinking
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Forms the basis for understanding more advanced graphics or game engines later on
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Course Features
- Lecture 0
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- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
