Instructor
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Amanda Hefner
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EMAIL
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txgames@texas.net
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gRADE LEVELS:
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6,7,8
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Instant Msgr ID
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amandahefner@hotmail.com |
Prerequisites :
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| Students must have had Explorers I course, or demonstrate
proficiency in Computer Literacy prior to entering
this course. |
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Description :
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| The study and use of advanced technology applications
including video game development, movie production,
3D modeling, audio editing, image manipulation, and
presentation skills. Students will also
explore other applications such as email, Internet,
online communities, and multimedia tools to enhance
project development and communication skills with
technology. These skills will be used in all other
subjects as part of the district's Technology Integration
plan. Technology lessons will be aligned with certain
topics of study from other core subject areas, so
that students learn to identify proper and efficient
use of technology for projects in all subject areas. |
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Learning Objectives:
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- Using Game Maker, students
will plan, design, and develop a multimedia game
environment, generate original graphics, and
write action scripts to create original , complex
video games while studying correlated math and
science topics.
- Using Windows Movie Maker,
students will collect or capture images and video
clips, add text overlays, transitions, and special
effects to produce original movie compositions.
- Using AC3D, students will
use the X, Y, and Z axis to design 3-dimensional
objects, apply color and texture mapping, surface
filters and various plugins to create 3D models.
- Using Microsoft PowerPoint,
students will organize information, images, sounds,
and animations into outline, then slide format,
and insert Excel charts, Database reports, and
original text from other applications to create
attractive visual presentation tools on a specific
topic.
- Using PhotoShop, students
will generate original imagery and manipulate
stock photographs to create artworks in the form
of posters, product packaging, illustrations,
and various images for use in other applications.
- Using the Internet, students
will learn search techniques for efficient and
effective online research, as well as how to
analyze the integrity of a site's content before
using it for their projects.
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Requirements:
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- Computer Lab
- Microsoft Office
- Game Maker 5.3, 6.0
- PhotoShop 6.0
- AC3D
- Windows Movie Maker
- Groupwise Email
- Internet Explorer and/or Netscape Internet
browser
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Evaluation:
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| Assessment will be evaluated by the completion
of tutorials, guided projects, independent projects,
and tests. |
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