Advanced Computer Applications and Game Design

2016-17

Length of course:One Year

Required/elective:ElectiveGrade level: 10-12

Perquisite:Computer Applications I

Instructor:Matt Schafer ()

(503) 556-4215

OVERVIEW:

This course is an advanced computer class and students need to have introductory computer applications as a perquisite. It is designed for students with an interest in learning more applications for the personal computer, with an emphasis on game design. This course is not for college credit, but is intended for students interested in a future in technology in areas such as game design and programming.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

Gain familiarity with Windows 10 environment

  • Create an integrated presentation with Prezi
  • Write games according to specifications in The Games Factory 2/MMF2
  • Create 3-D environments in Alice 3 according to specifications
  • Creating web pages using HTML5/CSS
  • Use Pivot animation techniques to create an animated story integrating Pivot Animator in PowerPoint 2016
  • Arrange images effectively with a recorded speech in a presentation
  • Create images in Google Sketch Up 2016
  • Using Microsoft Movie Maker, complete various video production assignments
  • Google Suite mastery (Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides)
  • Create role-player games with RPG Maker VX

COURSE CONTENT

  • PowerPoint 2016review (in storytelling and image alignment)
  • 2-D animation with Pivot Animator (advanced application)
  • 3-D animation with Alice 3
  • 3-D drawing with Google SketchUp 2016
  • HTML5/CSS web pages
  • Games Factory 2/Multi-Media Fusion
  • Microsoft MovieMaker
  • Prezi
  • Google Suite
  • RPG Maker VX

GRADING POLICY

Student’s grades will be weighted as follows:

70% / Tests and major projects (summative assessments)
30% / Assignments and quizzes (formative assessments)

Formative assessments and summative projects maybe graded on the following scale:

4 / Exceeds (outstanding/above and beyond/handed in on time) 100%
3 / Meets (assignment requirements met) 85%
2 / Learning (haven’t quite met requirements) 65%
1 / Novice (beginner with little if any understanding of assignment) 50%
0 / No attempt made to complete assignment 0%

*Methods of scoring other summative tests are at the discretion of the teacher.

GRADE SCALE:

100-90% / A
89-80% / B
79-70% / C
69-60% / D
59% and below / F

*84% necessary for college credit if available

Formative assessments will be make up 30% of total grade while summative assessments will comprise the remaining 70%

If a student fails a summative assessment and wishes to retake it, they must complete all relevant formative assessments for that unit, regardless whether or not it is accepted for credit.

If a formative assessment is turned in after the due date, a maximum score of 2 will be given. If a summative assessment is late, a maximum score of 3 will be given. All student work is due the Friday before quarter 1, semester 1, quarter 3 and semester 2. After those Fridays work will not be accepted.

•quarter 1 (Oct. 28)

•semester 1 (Jan. 20)

•quarter 3 (March 31)

•semester 2 (June 9)-For seniors.

•after those Fridays work will not be accepted.

If a student is absent (excused), they have the number of days absent to make up the work. After that, a maximum of 3 may be earned on any assignment. If a student needs extra time to work on an assessment, arrangements may be made on an individual basis for a later assignment submission.

If a student is removed from a computer or desk due to failure to follow established rules and guidelines, the assessment may be turned in for no credit.