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K–12 Standards

Computer Science: Game Design and Development Principles

Other Kentucky CTE sets

Explain the history of computing technologies that impact the game development industryGD1.1

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    Explain the history of computing technologies that impact the game development industryGD1.1

Explore non-digital gamesGD1.2

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    Explore non-digital gamesGD1.2

Research the evolution of video gamesGD1.3.

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    Research the evolution of video gamesGD1.3.

Describe the different game genresGD1.4

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    Describe the different game genresGD1.4

Evaluate contributions of individual game designers and developersGD1.5

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    Evaluate contributions of individual game designers and developersGD1.5

Explore careers as a game artist and sound designerGD1.6

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    Explore careers as a game artist and sound designerGD1.6

Describe the role of game designerGD1.7

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    Describe the role of game designerGD1.7

Explore careers as a game developerGD1.8

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    Explore careers as a game developerGD1.8

Describe career pathways in quality assurance/testingGD1.9

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    Describe career pathways in quality assurance/testingGD1.9

Explain the role of the producerGD1.10

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    Explain the role of the producerGD1.10

Explain the career path of an independent developerGD1.11

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    Explain the career path of an independent developerGD1.11

Research salary structures in the industryGD1.12

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    Research salary structures in the industryGD1.12

Define common terminology and its acronymsGD1.13

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    Define common terminology and its acronymsGD1.13

Identify the tools to develop a game (engine, application program interface [API], digital content creation tools, editors)GD1.14

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    Identify the tools to develop a game (engine, application program interface [API], digital content creation tools, editors)GD1.14

Communicate both in writing and verbally using appropriate industry terminologyGD1.15

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    Communicate both in writing and verbally using appropriate industry terminologyGD1.15

Compare and contrast the entertainment software rating boards (ESRB) ratings for gamesGD1.16

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    Compare and contrast the entertainment software rating boards (ESRB) ratings for gamesGD1.16

Explain the principles of visual designGD1.17

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    Explain the principles of visual designGD1.17

Explain the elements of designGD1.18

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    Explain the elements of designGD1.18

Analyze artwork/designs for specific design theoriesGD1.19

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    Analyze artwork/designs for specific design theoriesGD1.19

Explore the components of game structureGD1.20

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    Explore the components of game structureGD1.20

Analyze the essentials of storytellingGD1.21

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    Analyze the essentials of storytellingGD1.21

Write an outline of a nonlinear storyGD1.22

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    Write an outline of a nonlinear storyGD1.22

Create rules for a gameGD1.23

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    Create rules for a gameGD1.23

Compare conflict and outcomesGD1.24

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    Compare conflict and outcomesGD1.24

Develop objectives and outcomes for a gameGD1.25

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    Develop objectives and outcomes for a gameGD1.25

Explain the importance of usability and how it impacts user experienceGD1.26

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    Explain the importance of usability and how it impacts user experienceGD1.26

Explain in-game economies, motivators, and reward systemsGD1.27

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    Explain in-game economies, motivators, and reward systemsGD1.27

Research various styles of game documentationGD1.28

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    Research various styles of game documentationGD1.28

Develop a technical design document (TDD)GD1.29

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    Develop a technical design document (TDD)GD1.29

Describe components of a game design document (GDD)GD1.30

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    Describe components of a game design document (GDD)GD1.30

Produce a game design documentGD1.31

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    Produce a game design documentGD1.31

Produce a game pitch documentGD1.32

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    Produce a game pitch documentGD1.32

Present game documentationGD1.33

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    Present game documentationGD1.33

Compare and contrast categories of game mechanicsGD1.34

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    Compare and contrast categories of game mechanicsGD1.34

Research victory condition mechanics of a gameGD1.35

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    Research victory condition mechanics of a gameGD1.35

Discuss the relationship between game mechanics and game complexity and interactionsGD1.36

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    Discuss the relationship between game mechanics and game complexity and interactionsGD1.36

Incorporate game mechanics into a gameGD1.37

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    Incorporate game mechanics into a gameGD1.37

Explain basic logic statements such as if/then and cause/effectGD1.38

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    Explain basic logic statements such as if/then and cause/effectGD1.38

Describe uses of Boolean operators and symbols associated with themGD1.39

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    Describe uses of Boolean operators and symbols associated with themGD1.39

Generate truth tables for game eventsGD1.40

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    Generate truth tables for game eventsGD1.40

Examine different number systems including binary, decimal, and hexadecimalGD1.41

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    Examine different number systems including binary, decimal, and hexadecimalGD1.41

Demonstrate proper use of the order of operationsGD1.42

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    Demonstrate proper use of the order of operationsGD1.42

Convert mathematical formulas into codeGD1.43

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    Convert mathematical formulas into codeGD1.43

Explain when to apply mathematical concepts common to game codingGD1.44

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    Explain when to apply mathematical concepts common to game codingGD1.44

Use logical thinking to create a diagram of code executionGD1.45

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    Use logical thinking to create a diagram of code executionGD1.45

Research laws that govern intellectual property in diverse formsGD1.46

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    Research laws that govern intellectual property in diverse formsGD1.46

Evaluate Creative Commons and open source licensureGD1.47

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    Evaluate Creative Commons and open source licensureGD1.47

Cite the boundaries of third-party workGD1.48

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    Cite the boundaries of third-party workGD1.48

Explain copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property protectionGD1.49

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    Explain copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property protectionGD1.49

Explain invasion of privacy in the use of technologyGD1.50

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    Explain invasion of privacy in the use of technologyGD1.50

Model acceptable security practicesGD1.51

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    Model acceptable security practicesGD1.51

Explore the issues of piracy and digital rights management (DRM)GD1.52

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    Explore the issues of piracy and digital rights management (DRM)GD1.52

Analyze your personal digital footprintGD1.53

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    Analyze your personal digital footprintGD1.53

Discuss social responsibility and issues concerning gamingGD1.54

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    Discuss social responsibility and issues concerning gamingGD1.54

Model legal and ethical use of informationGD1.55

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    Model legal and ethical use of informationGD1.55

Identify key elements of non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and contractsGD1.56

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    Identify key elements of non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and contractsGD1.56

Summarize the behavior of an algorithmGD1.57

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    Summarize the behavior of an algorithmGD1.57

Determine if a given algorithm successfully solves a stated problemGD1.58

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    Determine if a given algorithm successfully solves a stated problemGD1.58

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
KDE - CTE - PROGRAM OF STUDIES

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