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K–12 Standards

Computer Science: Introduction to Digital Game Graphics

Other Kentucky CTE sets

Identify the target audience of a gameGD2.1

  • 1

    Identify the target audience of a gameGD2.1

Explain impact of “feature creep” on productionGD2.2

  • 2

    Explain impact of “feature creep” on productionGD2.2

Explain the interdependence of team members between artistic, technical and production disciplinesGD2.3

  • 3

    Explain the interdependence of team members between artistic, technical and production disciplinesGD2.3

Explain the purpose of prototypingGD2.4

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    Explain the purpose of prototypingGD2.4

Outline in detail the process of developing a game from concept to delivery and supportGD2.5

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    Outline in detail the process of developing a game from concept to delivery and supportGD2.5

Describe each step of the production processGD2.6

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    Describe each step of the production processGD2.6

Explain how the project is going to be managed according to a milestone planGD2.7

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    Explain how the project is going to be managed according to a milestone planGD2.7

Explain the various types of collaboration toolsGD2.8

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    Explain the various types of collaboration toolsGD2.8

Utilize the production pipeline in the development of a gameGD2.9

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    Utilize the production pipeline in the development of a gameGD2.9

Explain the value of version controlGD2.10

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    Explain the value of version controlGD2.10

Explain the purpose of vertical sliceGD2.11

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    Explain the purpose of vertical sliceGD2.11

Demonstrate version control for example, Node Version Manager (NVM)GD2.12

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    Demonstrate version control for example, Node Version Manager (NVM)GD2.12

Demonstrate good quality assurance practicesGD2.13

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    Demonstrate good quality assurance practicesGD2.13

Conceptualize and illustrate original game characters and assetsGD2.14

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    Conceptualize and illustrate original game characters and assetsGD2.14

Utilize illustration to create assetsGD2.15

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    Utilize illustration to create assetsGD2.15

Establish a standard for world scaleGD2.16

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    Establish a standard for world scaleGD2.16

Create a storyboard for planning animationGD2.17

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    Create a storyboard for planning animationGD2.17

Change an object’s state or position over timeGD2.18

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    Change an object’s state or position over timeGD2.18

Establish an object’s relative speedGD2.19

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    Establish an object’s relative speedGD2.19

Simulate a naturally occurring or mechanical cycle such as walkingGD2.20

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    Simulate a naturally occurring or mechanical cycle such as walkingGD2.20

Apply animation to game assetsGD2.21

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    Apply animation to game assetsGD2.21

Describe the role of typographyGD2.22

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    Describe the role of typographyGD2.22

Evaluate the use of layout and compositionGD2.23

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    Evaluate the use of layout and compositionGD2.23

Explain color theoryGD2.24

  • 24

    Explain color theoryGD2.24

Describe the principles of animationGD2.25

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    Describe the principles of animationGD2.25

Describe the role of perspectiveGD2.26

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    Describe the role of perspectiveGD2.26

Demonstrate 1- and 2-point perspectivesGD2.27

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    Demonstrate 1- and 2-point perspectivesGD2.27

Draw a proportionally correct figureGD2.28

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    Draw a proportionally correct figureGD2.28

Describe the characteristics and purposes of 2D, 2,5D, and 3D artGD2.29

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    Describe the characteristics and purposes of 2D, 2,5D, and 3D artGD2.29

Recognize the importance of and implement continuity of art styleGD2.30

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    Recognize the importance of and implement continuity of art styleGD2.30

Describe environments within a gameGD2.31

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    Describe environments within a gameGD2.31

Compare the process of creating an interior vs exterior environmentGD2.32

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    Compare the process of creating an interior vs exterior environmentGD2.32

Identify components in an environmentGD2.33

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    Identify components in an environmentGD2.33

Generate terrains for a specific environmentGD2.34

  • 34

    Generate terrains for a specific environmentGD2.34

Create hard surface assetsGD2.35

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    Create hard surface assetsGD2.35

Create an environmentGD2.36

  • 36

    Create an environmentGD2.36

Develop organics for a specific environmentGD2.37

  • 37

    Develop organics for a specific environmentGD2.37

Describe archetypes of charactersGD2.38

  • 38

    Describe archetypes of charactersGD2.38

Explain character personalities and stereotypesGD2.39

  • 39

    Explain character personalities and stereotypesGD2.39

Compart and contrast methods to design charactersGD2.40

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    Compart and contrast methods to design charactersGD2.40

Describe the character’s evolution throughout the gameGD2.41

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    Describe the character’s evolution throughout the gameGD2.41

Examine importance of non-player characters (NPC)GD2.42

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    Examine importance of non-player characters (NPC)GD2.42

Construct character(s) for a gameGD2.43

  • 43

    Construct character(s) for a gameGD2.43

Differentiate between syntax and semanticsGD2.44

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    Differentiate between syntax and semanticsGD2.44

Incorporate primitive data typesGD2.45

  • 45

    Incorporate primitive data typesGD2.45

Utilize arrays to store a list of primitive data typesGD2.46

  • 46

    Utilize arrays to store a list of primitive data typesGD2.46

Demonstrate input from different sourcesGD2.47

  • 47

    Demonstrate input from different sourcesGD2.47

Construct and register a callback functionGD2.48

  • 48

    Construct and register a callback functionGD2.48

Compare and contrast constants and variablesGD2.49

  • 49

    Compare and contrast constants and variablesGD2.49

Select and implement conditional controlGD2.50

  • 50

    Select and implement conditional controlGD2.50

Implement functionsGD2.51

  • 51

    Implement functionsGD2.51

Select and implement iterations (loops, recursion,)GD2.52

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    Select and implement iterations (loops, recursion,)GD2.52

Recognize and implement sequential controlGD2.53

  • 53

    Recognize and implement sequential controlGD2.53

Test and debug programsGD2.54

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    Test and debug programsGD2.54

Design and implement user-defined data typesGD2.55

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    Design and implement user-defined data typesGD2.55

Demonstrate output to different destinationsGD2.56

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    Demonstrate output to different destinationsGD2.56

Practice object-oriented programming (OPP)GD2.57

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    Practice object-oriented programming (OPP)GD2.57

Identify expected input and outputGD2.58

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    Identify expected input and outputGD2.58

Utilize basic steps in algorithmic problem-solvingGD2.59

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    Utilize basic steps in algorithmic problem-solvingGD2.59

Discuss top-down versus bottom-up developmentGD2.60

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    Discuss top-down versus bottom-up developmentGD2.60

Generate test cases and expected resultsGD2.61

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    Generate test cases and expected resultsGD2.61

Apply simple data structuresGD2.62

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    Apply simple data structuresGD2.62

Explain how algorithms are used to produce artificial intelligence (AI)GD2.63

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    Explain how algorithms are used to produce artificial intelligence (AI)GD2.63

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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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