ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY : Video Game Development

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NEW 2006 TEACHING GUIDE AND TUTORIALS
Posted on Texas Games Network - Feb 2006


2004 MATERIALS:

COURSE GOALS:
Students will develop skills in video game design and development, from concept to completion.  Math and Science correlations will enhance the learning experience and broaden the student's sense of developing technologies in entertainment.

LESSON PLAN :
Gaming Lesson Plan - Part 1 (Word)
Gaming Lesson Plan - Part 2
(Word)
ISTE NETS Standards in Gaming

ACTIVITIES :
Lesson 1
: History of Video Games Movie Quiz  
    Get " Video Games: Behind the Fun Video" at AE.com
Lesson 2: Interactive Fiction Web Quest
                   Teacher Guide

                   IF Research Site
Lesson 3: Ball Game Tutorial - Game Maker 5.3
Lesson 4: Maze Game Tutorial - Game Maker 4 & 5
Lesson 5: Maze Game Tutorial - Game Maker 6
Lesson 6: Quick Game Add-On Tutorials
Lesson 7: Shooter Tutorial - Game Maker 5.3 and up

PLANNING DOCUMENTS :
Game Planner for Ball Game Tutorial

GAME DESIGN RESOURCES :
- Sprites
- Sounds
- Backgrounds

ADDITIONAL READING:
Articles for Teachers, Students & Parents

VIEW MY VIDEO GAMING FAVORITES


Tank War by Bobby A.
Digger by Johnny B.
Jedi by Nigel S.
Maze of Doom by Johnny B.
Machine Maze by Ernie P.
Hummingbird Game by Victor C.
   
   

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