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Shawnee Mission School District

High School Course Syllabus

Course / Game Design / Teacher: Bryan Johnson
Number / 6032 / School: Broadmoor Technical Center
Department / Business / Year: 2013 - 2014
Course
Description / In this introductory gaming course, students will have hands-on experience creating and modifying their own 2D and 3D video games. Using their creativity and problem solving skills, students will learn to design, create, test and debug video games. Students will also explore game genres, history, elements and game creation for the web.
Primary
Objectives / · The learner will demonstrate features of a game development program.
· The learner will construct a simple shooter game with movements collisions and sounds.
· The learner will identify steps in the game development process.
· The learner will explain the game development system life cycle.
· The learner will compose games using logical conditions and events
· The learner will identify features of enjoyable game play.
· The learner will identify input and output requirements
· The learner will construct a unique 2D game utilizing the game system development life cycle
· The learner will complete a game design document outlining technology requirements, rules, characters, scenes, storyboards, sounds, game play, timeline and milestones for completing the game project.
· The learner will construct a 3D game level or room.
· The student will generate a simple game script.

2012-2013

Textbook
Used / 1. Video Game Design Foundations Goodheart-Willcox
2. Introduction to Video Game Design Goodheart-Willcox
Major Topics Covered by Quarter
(projected schedule) / TOPIC QUARTER
Introduction to Game Development / 1
Game System Development Process / 1
Building a 2D Game / 1
Introduction to Game Scripting / 2
3D Game Development / 2
Method of Evaluation / Professional Behavior
Daily Assignments/Tutorial Assignments
Long-term Projects
Quizzes
Semester Exams
Student Expectations/
Responsibilities / Excellent attendance
Attention to long-term assignments
Organizational skills
Ability to plan and meet deadlines
Respect for others
Punctuality