Name of course: Advanced Computer Applications and Game Design (college credit)
Length of course: One semester
Required/elective: Elective Grade level: 10-12
Instructor: Matt Schafer (matt_schafer@rsd.k12.or.us)
(503) 556-4215
Supplies needed: Textbook (will be maintained in the classroom), Computer
OVERVIEW:
This course is an advanced computer class and students need to have introductory
computer applications as a perquisite. It is designed for students with an interest in game design.
Students will then have a brief overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher) and Excel.
A majority of the the course will involve game design and 3-D animation. Students will cover game creation in RTP2000
and Game Maker 7 and will program in a 3-D enviornment using Alice. This class is not available for college credit.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
• Keyboarding (30 words per minute for 3 minutes with 5 or fewer
errors).
• Microsoft Office 2007 "mastery of basics"
• Write game according to specifications in Game Maker 7
• Write game according to specifications in RPG2000
• Create 3-D environment in Alice according to specifications
COURSE CONTENT:
• Alphabetic keys review
• Word 2007 review (and advanced applications)
• Excel 2007 review (and advanced applications)
• PowerPoint 2007 review (and advanced applications)
• Access 2007 basics
• Publisher 2007 basics
• RPG2000
• Game Maker 7
• Alice Programming in 3D
Grading scale:
100-90% = A
89-80% = B
79-70% = C
69-60% = D
59% = F
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to be in class and hand in assignments on time. Students may turn
in assignments up to one week late for 70% (maximum) credit. After that, 50% (maximum)
credit may be earned up until the day before each grading period. (There are 8)
There will be two assignments each quarter, however, that will have an inflexible due date
and will not be accepted after the due date. I'll let you know what these are.
If you miss a test, you must make arrangements to make it up before the next test is given.
Extremely special circumstances will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Absence Policy:
If a student is absent (excused) from class (parent/guardian must notify school),
he/she will have the number of days absent to make up the work. If the
absence is unexcused, the student will have the opportunity to make up the work,
but it will not be accepted for a grade. Your presence in this class is very
important. If a student is absent more than two days in a row, the parent/guardian
should call the school and request homework be sent to the office.
Pre-arranged absences due to school function or personal need should be announced
to the teacher at least two days in advance. The student is to turn in the
assignment immediately upon return or the assignment will be counted as late.