Game Design and Development, Advanced (10205-II)
Copyright: 2018
Virginia Assignment Code: 8401
Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Duration: 36 weeks
Hours: 140
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: 8400
CTSO: TSA
Course Description:
Students will work collaboratively in teams to refine their game design skills as they apply graphic design, animation, audio and writing skills to create innovative games for education and entertainment. This project-based course enhances problem solving, project management, and communication skills through the analysis, design, construction, and critique of interactive games. Students will learn about career opportunities in game design and development and investigate the training and certification requirements. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
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