Dr. Kirk
Game and Simulation
Programming at
Tech-High at Seminole
A site for gamers and critical thinkers!
Weekly Schedule: August 11-13, 2021
Previous Week
Answers terminate thinking. Questions drive thinking.
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
Current Week
Wednesday- Rules/Policies
Thursday- Career Assignment
(see "Turning in Work" below when done)
Friday – Genres (due 8/16)
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
Monday – Genres (due 8/16)
Tuesday –
First Build- Unity Space Shooter
Space Shooter Tutorial Playlist
Optional Help:
Wed-Thur: Space Shooter Continues
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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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!
