# Key Terms — Building a 2D Canvas and Coordinate System

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:28:47-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 2: Game Design & Development Principles / Unit 8: Visual Design & 2D Game
Design (Game UI & Art) / Lesson 4: Building a 2D Canvas and Coordinate System

## Vocabulary focus

Canvas, coordinate system, x-axis, y-axis, origin

## Build your glossary

For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example
from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.

  |  Term or concept |  My explanation |  Example |  
   |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |  
 |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |

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