Python Arcade Drawing

Python Arcade Drawing

1. Task Criteria

   • Prescribed
     • Digital image must clearly reflect the selected theme (either Journey or Aboriginal Astronomy)
       • A theme must be chosen (journey or aboriginal)
       • Digital image must utilise python in Thonny
       • Digital image must utilise the arcade package
       • Digital image must reflect the selected theme
     • Digital image must use multiple colours to enhance visual appeal
       • Digital image must utilise python in Thonny
       • Digital image must utilise the arcade package
       • Colours will be created using RGB or cs colours
       • Colours utilised must match the chosen theme
     • Digital image must define and use a custom function to draw an element of your picture
       • Digital image must utilise python in Thonny
       • Digital image must utilise the arcade package
       • “def function()” must be used to create functions
       • Functions must improve efficiency of the code
   • Self-Determined Criteria
     • Digital image must use functions to animate the image
       • Digital image must utilise python in Thonny
       • Digital image must utilise the arcade package
       • “arcade.schedule(update, 1/60)” must be used to animate
       • Animation must improve the visual of the image

2. Coding

   • Python
     • Guido Van Russom
     • A general purpose coding language
     • Packages
       • Arcade
         • A easy-to-learn Python library for creating 2D games and more
         • Paul Vincent Craven
         • 2025
         • features
           • Window creation
           • Shape creation
           • Sprite creation
           • Rotation
           • Collision
           • Shaders
     • 1991
     • While loops
     • IF statements
     • Functions

3. Task Context

   • Use Python and the Arcade Library to design and code a unique digital picture. Your final work will reflect your understanding of the chosen theme and demonstrate your creativity and coding skills through a visual response.
     • Themes
       • NAIDOC
       • Journey
         • ideas
           • A jeep traveling on a beach
           • traveling through a cityscape
           • Journeying through space