UT.GD2.1.1a

Understand the difference between waterfall and iterative development

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UT.GD2.1.1b

Create an analog or digital prototype version of a game

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UT.GD2.1.1c

Work in a team

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UT.GD2.1.1d

Utilize project management skills

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UT.GD2.1.2a

Create a game proposal - "Pitch Document"

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UT.GD2.1.2b

Develop a concept with considerations for plan, cost (not a budget, but cost to student and time outside of class), and project hours.

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UT.GD2.1.3a

Write a script - writing the storyline script

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UT.GD2.1.3b

Create storyboards

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UT.GD2.1.3c

Design concept of the game

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UT.GD2.1.3d

Select a game engine

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UT.GD2.1.3e

Plan game play mechanics

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UT.GD2.1.3f

Put together a comprehensive Game Design Document detailing the game's goals

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UT.GD2.1.3g

Plan level designs, rooms

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UT.GD2.1.3h

Sketch and plan characters

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UT.GD2.1.3i

Build an overall blueprint

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UT.GD2.2.1a

Explain and implement animation

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UT.GD2.2.1b

Explain and implement sprites or 3D models (wireframe)

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UT.GD2.2.1c

Explain and implement environment (Player view, surroundings, camera, lighting)

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UT.GD2.2.1d

Explain and implement audio

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UT.GD2.2.1e

Explain and implement user Interface

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UT.GD2.2.2a

Explain and implement physics (motion, gravity, collision, drag, etc.)

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UT.GD2.2.2b

Explain and implement user input

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UT.GD2.2.2c

Explain and implement user feedback

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UT.GD2.2.2d

Explain and implement scripting

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UT.GD2.2.3a

Create usability in design control (implement the ability for the player to change movements, switching views, etc.)

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UT.GD2.2.3b

Describe accessibility (describe how game controls will accommodate users with disabilities and / or refer to what is used to play the game: touch screen, adaptive controller, motion control, etc.)

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UT.GD2.2.3c

Understand immersion (feeling part of the game, emotions, etc.)

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UT.GD2.2.4a

Understand diegetic elements (skins, weapons, overlays, dashboard of car, etc.)

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UT.GD2.2.4b

Understand non-diegetic elements (HUD, life meter, action bar, stats, etc.)

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UT.GD2.2.4c

Understand spatial elements (racing lines, directional arrows, floating texts, tool tips,etc)

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UT.GD2.2.4d

Understand meta elements (color filters, subtitles, environmental effects, etc.)

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UT.GD2.3.1a

Implement beta testing

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UT.GD2.3.1b

Receive feedback from beta testers

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UT.GD2.3.1c

Make needed adjustments

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UT.GD2.3.2a

Identify target market

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UT.GD2.3.2b

Research different marketing platforms

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UT.GD2.3.2c

Research and choose licensing options

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UT.GD2.3.2d

Understand the role of community management in marketing

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UT.GD2.3.2e

Develop advertisements using at least two different mediums (online, social media, print, etc.)

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UT.GD2.3.2f

Understand different sales (monetization) strategies (free download / paid content (freemium), upfront purchase, subscription model, etc.)

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UT.GD2.3.3a

Research intellectual properties

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UT.GD2.3.3b

Explain piracy and copyright

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UT.GD2.3.3c

Understand the process of publishing a game to your platform

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UT.GD2.3.4a

Develop strategies for post release content, bug fixes, and updates

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