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K–12 Standards

Video Game Programing

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Knowledge and Skills. VIDEOGD2

  • 1

    The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:VIDEOGD2.1

    1. A

      identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to be employable;VIDEOGD2.1A

    2. B

      demonstrate skills such as building a resume related to seeking and applying for employment;VIDEOGD2.1B

    3. C

      create a career portfolio to document information such as work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples; and VIDEOGD2.1C

    4. D

      compare and evaluate employment opportunities in the game programming industry.VIDEOGD2.1D

  • 2

    The student applies programming skills related to software development and computer programming. The student is expected to:VIDEOGD2.2

    1. A

      develop software applications;VIDEOGD2.2A

    2. B

      analyze the basic programming structure of application and be able to debug, compile, and run an application;VIDEOGD2.2B

    3. C

      create, name, and assign values to variables; VIDEOGD2.2C

    4. D

      create custom methods that can return values and take parameters; VIDEOGD2.2D

    5. E

      apply common built-in objects and reference types; VIDEOGD2.2E

    6. F

      apply common programming statements to implement flow control, looping, and exception handling; VIDEOGD2.2F

    7. G

      create, initialize, and use collections; and VIDEOGD2.2G

    8. H

      design and create custom class-constructors and use the object-oriented techniques of inheritance, abstraction, polymorphism, and encapsulation.VIDEOGD2.2H

  • 3

    The student applies game development skills. The student is expected to: VIDEOGD2.3

    1. A

      demonstrate significant understanding of game development tools including graphic design, game engines, animation, editors, and programingVIDEOGD2.3A

    2. B

      apply core programming logic and techniques that are used in building games; VIDEOGD2.3B

    3. C

      identify the code, structure, and layout of a fully functional role-playing game; VIDEOGD2.3C

    4. D

      create and customize new game elements such as characters, items, chests, quests, and monsters; VIDEOGD2.3D

    5. E

      create enhancements to the combat engine logic with role-playing game; VIDEOGD2.3E

    6. F

      research the inner workings of the role-playing game system, for the purpose of modifying simulated game actions; and VIDEOGD2.3F

    7. G

      describe how a two-dimensional tile-based rendering and collision system works to create maps in a game.VIDEOGD2.3G

  • 4

    The student applies creativity, innovation, and critical-thinking skills to video game programming methodology. The student is expected to:VIDEOGD2.4

    1. A

      demonstrate the ability to enhance existing game program(s) by customizing screens, adding levels, adding characters, and adding graphics;VIDEOGD2.4A

    2. B

      create, design, and program original working game features; VIDEOGD2.4B

    3. C

      explain how separated game logic fits together to form a cohesive game application; VIDEOGD2.4C

    4. D

      critique beta applications and provide solutions to fix bugs and ensure performance; VIDEOGD2.4D

    5. E

      conduct a self-evaluation and discuss findings with peersVIDEOGD2.4E

    6. F

      compare projects with the required established game specifics; and VIDEOGD2.4F

    7. G

      interpret technical and increasingly complex programming instructions in order and in detail. VIDEOGD2.4G

  • 5

    The student applies communication and collaboration skills as an individual and as part of a team. The student is expected to:VIDEOGD2.5

    1. A

      demonstrate the concepts of the original game and conduct in-class presentations including demonstration of original game concepts;VIDEOGD2.5A

    2. B

      analyze and solve program errors individually or in teams and collaborate with classmates in problem solving and debugging program errors; and VIDEOGD2.5B

    3. C

      apply technical writing skills to explain game design concepts, document programming logic, and document development processesVIDEOGD2.5C

  • 6

    The student applies the use of appropriate and available digital tools for research and learning. The student is expected to: VIDEOGD2.6

    1. A

      review and research websites, wiki’s, and blogs for appropriate content, ideas, and best practices to engage other users; andVIDEOGD2.6A

    2. B

      investigate websites to explain concepts learned and to reference coding syntax.VIDEOGD2.6B

  • 7

    The student applies engineering, physics, and mathematical concepts critical to game development. The student is expected to:VIDEOGD2.7

    1. A

      discuss and describe the principles of software engineering design within complex functional games;VIDEOGD2.7A

    2. B

      apply the principles of software engineering to enhance a complex functional game including multiple movements and multiple controls;VIDEOGD2.7B

    3. C

      apply the principles of software engineering within a complex fully-functional game/bug free program;VIDEOGD2.7C

    4. D

      reverse engineer existing game functionality to understand game design; and VIDEOGD2.7D

    5. E

      demonstrate the use of mathematics and physics to evaluate behavior in an existing game to enhance core logic.VIDEOGD2.7E

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Texas Education Agency

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