Digital Art
60 mins
+125 XP
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Chromebook/Laptop/PC

Designing a Digital Poster

In this lesson, you will create a cool and colorful digital poster by transforming your ideas into pixel art using Piskel. Let's embark on this creative journey!
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    1 - Brainstorming and Sketching

    Start by brainstorming what you want your poster to represent. It could be about a movie, a festival, or an advertisement for a product. Sketch your ideas on a piece of paper.

    2 - Exploring Piskel

    Visit the Piskel website by clicking here. Click on 'Create Sprite' to start a new project. Explore the interface and tools available.

    3 - Creating Background

    Use the 'Bucket' tool to fill the background of your poster. Choose a colour that suits the theme of your poster. Remember, lighter colours are usually more pleasing to the eye.

    4 - Adding Elements

    Add other elements to your poster like characters, objects, or text using the 'Pencil' tool. Make sure your elements are simple but expressive.

    5 - Finalizing the Design

    Finalize your design by revisiting each element. Make sure the elements are well-balanced and the poster is easy to understand. Use the 'Eraser' tool to correct any mistakes.

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