Python Arcade Drawing

Python Arcade Drawing

1. Task Requirements

   • Prescribed Criteria
     • Your digital image must clearly reflect the selected theme (either Journey or Aboriginal Astronomy)
       • The image will reflect the theme of Journey.
       • A ship on the water will be used to portray a journey.
       • The ship will be pointed towards the horizon to depict its course.
     • Your digital image must use multiple colours to enhance visual appeal
       • Either the sun will contrast from sky or ship will be clear on water.
       • Shades of blue will depict the sea.
       • A gradient of warm colours will depict a sunset in the background.
     • Your digital image must define and use a custom function to draw an element of your picture
       • A function will be created to animate the ship.
       • The function will be applied to multiple elements of the ship.
   • Self Prescribed Criteria
     • Animation will be incorporated in the image.
       • The animation function will allow multiple elements to repeat actions.
       • Animation will be used to animate the ship bobbing on the water.

2. Python Drawing

   • Function
     • def draw_circle(x,y): arcade.draw_circle_filled(0 + x, 0 + y, 20, arcade.color.SADDLE_BROWN)
   • Shapes
     • Rectangle
       • arcade.draw_lrbt_rectangle_filled(0,599,0,600, (64, 97, 189))
     • Triangle
       • arcade.draw_triangle_filled(100,500,130,440,160,500, (64, 97, 189))
     • Circle
       • arcade.draw_circle_filled(515, 515, 60, arcade.color.CORN)
     • Ellipse
       • arcade.draw_ellipse_filled(395,330,180,90,(75, 107, 222))
   • Creating a window
     • arcade.open_window(600,600, 'very cool gradient')

3. Coding Considerations

   • Packages
     • Arcade
   • Coding constraints
     • Ability
       • May not have skill to depict desired image
       • Not much familiarity with arcade
     • Time limits
       • Draft due: Friday Week 7
       • Final Due: Friday Week 9
   • Resources
     • api.arcade.academy
   • Creating the drawing
     • Creating a canvas
     • Layering shapes

4. Challenge Details

   • NAIDOC Week 2025
     • Astronomy/Astrology
       • Showcasing constellations
       • Depicting astrological tales
       • Looking at a space themed background
       • Looking at planets
   • STEM Video Game Challenge
     • Journey
       • Musicals such as Epic The Musical which depict long journeys
       • Games and series such as Pokémon depicting gradual journeys
       • Journeys over harsh terrain
       • Ship sailing towards horizon