CONWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
GAME DESIGN
GRADE WEIGHTING:
Game Builds with Documentation - 40% Tests - 30% Quizzes - 20% Participation Activity Points (weekly) - 10 %
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Game Design is a course at Conway Middle School following the STEM model (science, technology, engineering and math). It is an adaptation of the Exploration of Communication curriculum (DOE 8600030). Students will engage in the design process using web based game design software, and additional software for modeling and virtual reality. They will understand that video gaming applications are developed through real problem solving processes. They will learn how to develop basic simulation, virtual reality, and interactive game interfaces that integrate video and audio media sources. There will be connections to related careers that will deepen their understanding of this fascinating industry as they study, apply, and innovate using new vocabulary, concepts and skills. The class will last for 18 weeks (first semester).
END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT: As with all classes, this year the state is requiring an end of course assessment. In Orange County Public School’s, career and technical programs will use a portfolio assessment in which students will show growth and competency in the skills studied in class. For our students, this will mean that they will assemble a portfolio of their best work throughout the semester. This is a less stressful alternative to the conventional objective test that would be taken (in other words no bubbling of answers). More information on the assembly of this portfolio will be offered later in the semester. I will be showing students how to save and archive their work throughout the semester so it can be selected and added to this portfolio later on.
PLEASE SEE HOMEPAGE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING MATERIALS