PYG: Overview

Planning Your Game

Introduction

Through project-based learning, students will learn about the steps of game development and explore the evolution of gaming, while analyzing the benefits of gaming. Students will demonstrate evidence of their understanding of game development through vocabulary acquisition, discussion prompt, and creating a game design document (GDD).

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Vocabulary Overview: In this lesson, we will review terminology relevant to gaming. Students will increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities by gaining a comprehensive understanding of the terminology used in game development.

Ethics Discussion: In this lesson, we will examine how gaming has changed since our 1st memory of interaction. Evolution in technology seems inevitable. In this lesson, we will explore the benefits of various game types and determine whether or not the evolution in gaming has been or could be of personal benefit.

Planning Your Game: In this lesson, students will learn about the creation of a game design document (GDD). Students will have an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained, completing a fundamental step of game development.

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