[Daily Agenda] [Game Programming] Monday, October 26, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Guess a Number / Dragon Realm

Standards & Benchmarks

• 43.0 Code programs.
• 43.01 Utilize reference manuals.
• 43.02 Write programs according to recognized programming standards.
• 43.03 Write internal documentation statements as needed in the program source code.

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

There will be a substitute today. Please work on the assignments listed under the work section.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Survey if you have not done so yet. It is due by 3PM today.

Students will continue working on the Guess a Number program. If you did not accept the assignment yet please use the correct link for your class and period:

1. 5B: Guess a Number
2. 7B: Guess a Number
3. 8B: Guess a Number

The Guess a Number program is due by Thursday, 10/22/20 at 3:00PM. Your final commit to GitHub must be pushed by this time.

You can access the Guess a Number Tutorial PlayList by clicking this link.

Begin working on the Dragon Realm game project. First make sure to accept the assignment here:

1. 5B: Dragon Realm
2. 7B: Dragon Realm
3. 8B: Dragon Realm

You can acces the Dragon Realm Tutorial Play List by clicking this link.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Any late assignemnts will not be accepted without written communication from a parent/guardian.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Daily Agenda] [Game Design] Monday, October 26, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011101

Topic

Creating World Maps

Standards & Benchmarks

• 30.0 Understand the general procedure and requirements of game design. The student will be able to:
• 30.03 Develop design plans, for example, character sketches, documentation and storyboards for proposed games.

Essential Questions

1. In what ways are game worlds similar to real worlds?
2. What are some of the features or characterisitics you would see in a game world map?
3. How can the world map affect the style of gameplay in a game?
4. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will dicuss the World Creation Rubric. Click this link for the rubric.

Work Period [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will work on the World Creation Project. Click this link for the rubric.

Previous (Late) Assignments

Complete the Chase the Pizza Tutorial.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Rubric] World Creation

Background

World maps are an important part of many games. Games such as Super Mario Galaxy, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Minecraft, Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and Genshin Impact all have massive worlds to explore. The world map gives players access to important information such as a quest locations, towns, or other interesting areas to explore. Designing the world map is an important step in the game design process. For this project, students will use an online resource to develop a world map for a potential game.

Product

Students will create a world map image and submit it to Focus.

Content Rubric

1. Map contains the Light Compass stamp in the bottom right corner. [10 Points]
2. Map contains a Title Plate in the upper right corner with the world name written on it using Text Tool. [10 Points]
3. Map contains the Scale stamp, labeled with units of measurement. [10 Points]
4. Map contains at least two Marker stamps, indicating points of interest on the map. [10 Points / 5 Each.]
5. Map contains at least one Heraldry Swords, indicating an important battle site. [5 Points]
6. Map contains at least one Keep, labeled with a Heraldry Flag and name. [5 Points]
7. Map contains at least one Farm, labeled with a name. [5 Points]
8. Map contains at least one Human City, labeled with a name. [5 Points]
9. Map contains at least three different biomes (i.e. forest, swamp, tundra, coastal, etc.) [15 Points / 5 Each]
10. Map shows an investment of time and effort to create a high quality product. [Subjective] [25 Points]
11. Total Points for Content Rubric: 100

Process Rubric

1. File name is lastname_firstname_my_first_world. [15 Points]
2. File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png) or JPEG (.jpg) [10 Points]
3. Project is submitted to Focus by 10/30/20 at 11:59PM. [25 Points]

Tutorials

Please click this link to access tutorial videos through DCPS OneDrive.

[Song of the Day] Bjork: Army of Me [10/26/20]

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