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Computer Game and Simulation Programming
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Computer Game and Simulation Programming standards are designed to equip students with the skills needed to prepare for higher education and for success in careers such as a computer game simulator, designer, programmer, or software developer. Interest and involvement in the gaming industry has grown substantially over the years. Professions in this industry require technical skill proficiency, competency-based applied learning, higher-order reasoning, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDiscuss and demonstrate ways to value diversityResearch and share information on the history of video games, including timelines of events, historical figuresPlay a variety of games to research, collect, and analyze game play dataResearch the methods used to create and sustain player immersion and explain why it is importantExplain game ratings, genres, and typesResearch and share information on various computer and mobile game development platformsSummarize the game design production cycleDefine the roles and responsibilities of team members on a video game design team and identify their typical short-Demonstrate game concept development process and roles both independently and as part of a teamCompare and contrast communication features and interface designAssess and apply strategies to prevent, debug, and eliminate problemsDevelop an end goal game strategy and feedback needed to progress through the gameIncorporate a user friendly experience for design functionality which allows players to change movements, immerse themseInclude interface elements in game designCreate an original game design which executes game concept development, communication features, interface designIdentify tools and software commonly used in game development, including web page and graphic design, art, and animationUtilize vector, modeling, and paint programs used to make graphics and animationExplain the use of readme files and source codes, and demonstrate appropriate documentation for templates, librariesEnhance or upgrade an original stand-alone or online game using various computer programming languages or game/animationExecute an original game and implement game testingDemonstrate project management skills, utilize feedback data to improve an original game, and add advanced featuresGather information on the gaming industry, including career opportunities and training in game design and productionDevelop a plan to identify and enhance any workplace skills needing improvement in the computer game field