Video Game Design and Programming Virtual and Augmented

Video Game Design and Programming Virtual and Augmented Reality

Kent Ganevsky � kganevsky@gusd. net � kentjamesganevsky@gmail. com � computergraphics. com � Roosevelt Middle School Glendale High School Glendale, CA

�Video Game Design and Programming is a great way to teach 21 st century skills that students will need for any career they chose.

State Standards

Constructionism The instructor is facilitator and guides the students �Assigned tasks �Solve Problems �Computational skills �Group work �Project based learning

Collaboration �Group work- Design Teams �Programming Groups �Animation-Modeling �Storyboard- Playtesting �Game Presentations �Career Path - Internships

Higher order thinking. Problem solving skills � Students must troubleshoot and fix design and computer programming problems in their projects � Demonstrate proficiency in a career technical pathway that leads to certification � Demonstrate entrepreneurship skills and knowledge of self-employment options and innovative ventures.

Unity 3 D � Free to all students � One of the top Video Game Engines � Teaches the students C# Programming to build their games � Aligned with Microsoft- Facebook-Google � Valued at 1. 5 Billion � Used in the Video Games - : Kerbal Space Program - Assassin’s Creed: Identity Unity 3 d. com

Programming

Autodesk Maya and Mud. Box � Free to all students � The top 3 D animation program � Used in the movies Avatar – The Hobbit. � Autodesk. com � http: //www. autodesk. com/education/free- software/all

Blooms Taxonomy

Common Core Standards

Student work � Celebrate their projects � Allow them creative freedom � Publish their games � Allow the class to play other students games and give feedback � Have them present their games to the class � Have them try and sell their games to the class and to a school job fair