Dr. Kirk
Game and Simulation
Programming at
Tech-High at Seminole
A site for gamers and critical thinkers!
Weekly Schedule: Nov 15-19, 2021
Previous Week
Answers terminate thinking. Questions drive thinking.
TileVania (Due 10/22)
TileVania Help:
First Build- Unity Space Shooter
Optional Help:
Helpful Resources
Keyboard Shortcuts- KNOW THEM!
Copy: Ctrl + C
Cut: Ctrl + X
Paste: Ctrl + V
Screenshot: PrtScn
Scrnsht 1 monitor: Ctrl + Alt + PrtScn
**Then use Ctrl + V to paste it where needed!**
To open anything: DOUBLE CLICK
Want to create a blog?
Here's how in Wix (can create from school or home).
Here's how in blogger (must first create an account at home for blogger).
Asset Sites- All Copyright Free
Piskel (build your own- 2D only)
Finished early? Try these:
Typing Games:
Super Typer Fast Dungeon Escape
Interesting Articles:
What Fortnite can teach companies
Microsoft wants autistic coders
Let's create a class where we think like "gamers"! Gamers work hard to constantly improve, iterate all the time, seek feedback often, learn through failure, and value experimenting!
Current Week
Monday - G-Metrix Training
Additional Certification Help:
Tuesday- Art & Anim Due 11/30
Wednesday - Capstone (1st half)
Art & Animation (2nd half)
or G-Metrix if you are testing
Thursday - NGT (1st half)
Art & Animation (2nd half)
or G-Metrix if you are testing
Thursday-
Half Period NGT
Half Period G-Metrix Training
Friday – Friday Plan - must fill out if you have any grades below 'C'
Academic Day
Turning in Work:
Video Tutorial: How to turn in work & complete a learning reflection
OneDrive (Turn in Work):
Peer Critique Resources
Career Info
How to get a job in the Video Game Industry! (Tech High Udemy acct.)
Top 25 Game Design Grad Schools
Orlando Becomes Leader in Video Game Industry
Next Week
9/10th Grade Counselor Request
11/12th Grade Counselor Request
GitHub Tutorials:
CERTIFICATIONS
When you get 2- 90% scores on G-Metrix tests you can take the actual certification. To sign up let Dr. Kirk know & follow these instructions.
MANDATORY ADDITION TO CERTIPORT PROFILE:
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Personal Information: Student ID is the Local Student ID (example: 52XXXXX)
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If not edit profile
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Account Setup: First/Last Name must match what is in Focus
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If not call 1-800-497-8923
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Video Tutorial: How to turn in work & complete a learning reflection
11/29:
Mon-Wed- Capstone Player, Debuggers, & Design PM work with scene personnel to perfect/polish look of game. Everyone else G-Metrix, NGT, or side build.
Thursday-NGT
Friday- Academic Day
How to profit making mobile games
Certification Assignment Sheet
Certification Sign-Up (after 90% on tests is earned)
Out of School Challenge
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Create a free Unity Account
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Complete & show results to Dr. Kirk
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Earn your choice of reward
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5 game days
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10% EC on Exam
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15% EC on 1 assignment of choice
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