Game Design 2

Schoology CDA

This is a unique opportunity for you to practice self-directed learning and create your own custom path of independent study.
Experience how great it feels to develop and complete a project of your own design.
As an advanced student you will have the privilege of participating in planned play-tests!
Teams (balanced and small) will be considered.

WEEKLY DOJO

At the start of every week now I will check in with you and ask these questions:

At the end of the week (last 10 minutes of class) you will update your blog/portfolio for me to grade

Pick 1 of the 4 areas below but realize that your project can be almost anything DIGITAL. Just keep yourself inspired and progressing.
Keep me updated on a weekly basis of any progress or changes (words, screenshots, files, etc) using a Google Sites DIGITAL PORTFOLIO adding dated (e.g. 03/01/21) entries to the top of a blog page. Don't forget to hit PUBLISH and send me a direct link.

Portfolio Example

CREATE GOOGLE BLOG

Veteran Portfolio Directory

portfoliotut.mp4

Sorry, no Minecraft , Roblox , Non-creative streams

JOIN THE ANTHOLOGY PROJECT
Add your mini-game to a themed collection!

JOIN the ONE Button Game JAM!
a yearly event benefiting the Playability Initiative

CODE/Script with GODOT Scenes-Nodes-Signals
predicted successor to Unity! [3D Tut]
Unity , Playground
BlockSmithXR
PLAY CREY
RAYLIB

You are mostly on your own with these excellent choices but they are all well worth the extra effort!

CREATE an ARG (Alternate Reality Game) !!!
Just like the one you played at the start of this course!
JOIN the ANTHOLOGY PROJECT
add your mini-game to a themed collection!
JOIN the ONE Button Game JAM!
a yearly event benefiting the Playability Initiative
Easy VR using Blocksmith
I can help you with this!
Create a Visual Novel with CLOUDnovel
This has come a long way!
CODE/Script with GODOT Scenes-Nodes-Signals
predicted successor to Unity! [2D Tut][3D Tut]
Block code phone apps with MIT App Inventor
iphone requires the viewer
MicroSoft MAKECODE Arcade
Follow all videos and then make your own original!
CODE/Script with microSTUDIO
Cloud based, arcade style, great tutorials, lua-ish
Code/Script in Lua with Defold
the best option for learning Lua
CODE in C with RAYLIB
PURE CODING! No fancy interface.
DESIGN or CODE/Script with UNITY
a popular favorite among indie developers

Kolby A researched and invented an introductory Role Play system and ran sessions in the library
Kit S perfected her digital art and is now a professional illustrator
Alexa P uses Blender & Unity to sell VRChat avatars
DJ explored Piskel and Fire Alpaca and sells prints online
Crista F learned code and electronics and is now at MIT
Liv H explored Arduino and will be using this in the Air Force
Josh H taught himself C++ and now works at Google
Casey F learned Python and now works at Amazon

Eric C mastered Python and owns CKCollab
Seth L created a catalog of free game music and interned at Say Roar Studios
Aaron S created a catalog of free game music and is a NASA rocket scientist
Sonya H made her first fan Visual Novel and participates in art challenges
Matt P researched Military Tactics Sims and now works for REDACTED
Matt S designed a budget robot for use in high school

Schedule share times
Help connect you to content and resources e.g. digital, traditional texts, artifacts, experiences, visits, interviews, dialogue with the teacher, peers, guidance and outlets for critical thinking, brainstorming, physical materials if needed.
Facilitate your digital portfolio, blogging, small group discussions, work-shopping, mind tools
Offer experiences that aid with motivation and confidence-building