Approved Innovative Course
• Districts must have local board approval to implement
innovative courses
• Innovative courses may meet state elective credit only
• CTE Innovative courses may not be the final course in a
coherent sequence for an endorsement
• Course requirements must be met without modification
Approved for use beginning: 2014-2015
Expires: TBD, revision of CTE TEKS
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Course: Advanced Video Game Programing
PEIMS Code: N1300995
Abbreviation: VIDEOGD3
Grade Level(s): 10-12
Number of Credits: 1.0
Course description:
Advanced Video Game Programming students will be introduced to mobile application design
and programming using Java and Eclipse for Android devices. Time will be spent learning basic
Java programming and working with Android Studio to develop real working apps. Using Unity
as an introduction to 3D game development, students will have exposure to and an
understanding of: object-oriented programming concepts; game development skill with
programs such as Unity; 3D modeling with programs such as Blender; image manipulation with
programs such as GIMP; concepts related to the design process; and the ability to communicate
and collaborate on group-based projects.
Essential knowledge and skills:
Advanced Video Game Programming
(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12.
Recommended prerequisites: Video Game Design and Video Game Programming.
Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with
challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for
students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building connections to
entry level IT occupations, and technical and professional careers related to the
design, development, support, and management of hardware, software,
multimedia, and systems integration services.
(3) Advanced Video Game Programming students will be introduced to mobile
application design and programming using Java and Eclipse for Android devices.
Time will be spent learning basic Java programming and working with Android
Approved Innovative Course
• Districts must have local board approval to implement
innovative courses
• Innovative courses may meet state elective credit only
• CTE Innovative courses may not be the final course in a
coherent sequence for an endorsement
• Course requirements must be met without modification
Approved for use beginning: 2014-2015
Expires: TBD, revision of CTE TEKS
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Studio to develop real working apps. Using programs such as Unity as an
introduction to 3D game development, students will have exposure to and an
understanding of: object-oriented programming concepts; game development skill;
3D modeling with programs such as Blender; image manipulation with programs
such as GIMP; concepts related to the design process; and the ability to
communicate and collaborate on group-based projects.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as
career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular
organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be
mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible
illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required
by business and industry. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities
needed to be employable;
(B) demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment such
as building a resume and identifying potential job opportunities;
(C) create a career portfolio to document information such as work
experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples; and
(D) compare and evaluate employment opportunities in the game
programming industry.
(2) The student applies technical skills related to software development, computer
programming, and graphic design. The student is expected to:
(A) develop an application development for mobile application technology;
(B) create a program using any code;
(C) interpret technical and increasingly complex programming instructions in
order and in detail;
(D) design and program real working education-based mobile application
projects;
(E) apply digital design resources and color theory to draw and animate
sprites, objects, platforms, backgrounds, and loops;
(F) examine common mobile application technologies and platforms;
Approved Innovative Course
• Districts must have local board approval to implement
innovative courses
• Innovative courses may meet state elective credit only
• CTE Innovative courses may not be the final course in a
coherent sequence for an endorsement
• Course requirements must be met without modification
Approved for use beginning: 2014-2015
Expires: TBD, revision of CTE TEKS
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(G) create and program original material;
(H) integrate separate files into a mobile application project;
(I) create and edit audio sound effects and music; and
(J) create user instructions, application rules, and document development
processes using technical writing as part of a development team.
(3) The student applies creativity, innovation, and critical-thinking skills to video game
programming methodology. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and discuss the steps of the engineering design cycle;
(B) explain how to solve practical problems using the engineering design
cycle;
(C) apply technical skills to improve mobile application projects;
(D) apply technical skills to create, design, and program original applications;
(E) evaluate applications and discuss viable solutions for improving
performance quality;
(F) review and critique applications for performance quality;
(G) explain the findings of reviewed applications to peers;
(H) evaluate the projects of self and of peers using established criteria; and
(I) display an understanding of marketing as a part of the video game design
industry.
(4) The student applies communication and collaboration skills as an individual and as
part of a team. The student is expected to:
(A) assemble and collaborate in mobile application development groups;
(B) develop and adhere to project timelines;
(C) use the engineering design cycle as a guide for product development;
(D) manage a project, lead a development team, assign tasks, evaluate
progress, facilitate communication among team members and ensure that
project is completed within time deadline; and
(E) conduct in-class presentations including demonstration of application.
(5) The student applies the use of appropriate and available digital tools for research
and learning. The student is expected to:
Approved Innovative Course
• Districts must have local board approval to implement
innovative courses
• Innovative courses may meet state elective credit only
• CTE Innovative courses may not be the final course in a
coherent sequence for an endorsement
• Course requirements must be met without modification
Approved for use beginning: 2014-2015
Expires: TBD, revision of CTE TEKS
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(A) research and document information related to current topics such as
mobile application development, marketing statistics, and color and
design theory; and
(B) develop appropriate ways to use wikis and blogs to engage users of
mobile applications.
(6) The student applies engineering, physics, and mathematical concepts to mobile
application development. The student is expected to:
(A) discuss the process used in designing and developing software and how
it can be applied to other design and development projects such as
bridges, buildings, and machines;
(B) explain how basic physics concepts such as gravity, acceleration,
velocity, speed, trajectory, Newton’s Laws of Motion, force, and elasticity
are used in mobile application development;
(C) compare the interconnections between mathematical techniques and
physics calculations used in mobile application development and the real
world;
(D) compare the use of mathematics and physics to evaluate behavior within
applications in the “virtual world” and in the “real world.”
(7) The student applies post-secondary and career options and resources related to
mobile application development and STEM. The student is expected to:
(A) research how technical and communication skills used in mobile
application design translates to other technology industries and
businesses;
(B) research postsecondary requirements such as, diplomas, certificates, and
degrees needed to gain employment in game development and other
technology-based industries; and
(C) research career trends such as wage data, experience required, job
demand, job descriptions, and potential employers related to employment
opportunities in mobile application development and technology based
industries.
Description of specific student needs this course is designed to meet:
These courses give students the opportunity to investigate further into gaming development and
provide them with real-world processes and systems used in the professional world of video
games and simulations.
Approved Innovative Course
• Districts must have local board approval to implement
innovative courses
• Innovative courses may meet state elective credit only
• CTE Innovative courses may not be the final course in a
coherent sequence for an endorsement
• Course requirements must be met without modification
Approved for use beginning: 2014-2015
Expires: TBD, revision of CTE TEKS
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Major resources and materials:
Software Requirements: Gaming and programming software such as: Java Developer Kit; Eclipse
Classic Version; Android SDK; ADT Plugin for Eclipse; SQLite Database Browser; Unity
Hardware Requirements: Computer - 1.6GHz or faster processor; 1 GB (32 Bit) or 2 GB (64 Bit)
RAM (Add 512 MB if running in a virtual machine); 3GB of available hard drive space; 5400 RPM
Hard Disk Drive; DirectX 9.0c capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
display; Recommended graphics card that supports DirectX 10, with a supporting WDDM 1.1
driver; DVD-ROM Drive; Projector/Printer/Copier
Resources: Gaming and programming resources such as: Stemfuse.com; Android Developers;
http://developer.android.com/index.html
Recommended course activities:
Students will explore the physics, artificial intelligence, 3D modeling, alternative interfaces, and
story & character design required in game and simulation design. Students will interact with
videos, text, pictures, and animations to simulate a real-world environment.
Students will create the following game types: side scrolling; platform; maze; simulations; and
racing within the program environment.
Suggested methods for evaluating student outcomes:
• Worksheets and quizzes embedded within the curriculum,
• Rubric for assessing final product and participation,
• Electronic Portfolio of process for creating video game,
• Final product of a personalized video game.
Teacher qualifications:
(1) Any business or office education certificate.
(2) Business and Finance: Grades 6-12.
(3) Business Education: Grades 6-12.
(4) Secondary Industrial Arts (Grades 6-12).
(5) Secondary Industrial Technology (Grades 6-12).
(6) Technology Education: Grades 6-12.
Approved Innovative Course
• Districts must have local board approval to implement
innovative courses
• Innovative courses may meet state elective credit only
• CTE Innovative courses may not be the final course in a
coherent sequence for an endorsement
• Course requirements must be met without modification
Approved for use beginning: 2014-2015
Expires: TBD, revision of CTE TEKS
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(7) Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12.
(8) Technology Applications: Grades 8-12.
(9) Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work
approval.
(10) Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work
approval.
(11) Vocational Trades and Industry. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
(12) Computer Science: Grades 8-12.
(13) Secondary Computer Information Systems (Grades 6-12)
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