Unit 3

Unit 3 - Learning Targets:

Students will learn:

• • • how to use industry recognized game development software to create actual working games 

    • how to improve problem-solving skills by troubleshooting errors during the game development process 

Checklist: 

This is a checklist of all the assignments needed to complete Unit 3 

Attachment: Unit 3 Checklist

Construct 3 

We will be using Construct 3 to create the games for the class.

Construct 3 is game development software that runs on your internet browser. Construct 3 makes 2D games that can be exported to mobile and desktop platforms.

Website: Construct 3 

Access Code: KC9RHDEM

Bouncing Ball

Learning Targets:

Students will learn:

• • • how to use industry recognized game development software to create a simple bouncing ball game

    • how to improve problem-solving skills by troubleshooting errors during the game development process

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I have successfully completed the Bouncing Ball game and the game is playable with no mistakes or errors. I further know that I have met the learning target when I am able to create a new project, insert objects into the project, add behaviors to objects, create and edit events, and add sound using the Construct 3 software.

Instructions:

• • 1. Open your Google Drive and create a folder named Bouncing Ball

    2. Go to the Construct 3 website

    3. When you are instructed to save, save in the Bouncing Ball folder you just created

    4. Open the attached Bouncing Ball tutorial and begin creating your first game

    5. When you have completed the tutorial and your game is finished, complete the End of Project Reflection Sheet

    6. Once the reflection sheet has been finished and accepted by Mr. Bowman; Mr. Bowman will instruct you as to how to submit your game

Tutorial: Bouncing Ball

End of Project Reflection Sheet: Reflection Sheet

Assessment: Bouncing Ball

Resources: Bouncing Ball

Paddleball

Learning Targets:

Students will learn:

• • • how to use industry recognized game development software to create a paddleball game

    • how to improve problem-solving skills by troubleshooting errors during the game development process

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I have successfully completed the Paddleball game and the game is playable with no mistakes or errors. I further know that I have met the learning target when I am able to create a custom background, add simple object controls, create a simple scoring system, and use global and instance variables.

Instructions:

• • 1. Open your Google Drive and create a folder named Paddleball

    2. Go to the Construct 3 website

    3. When you are instructed to save, save in the Paddleball folder you just created

    4. Open the attached Paddleball tutorial and begin creating your game

    5. When you have completed the tutorial and your game is finished, complete the End of Project Reflection Sheet

    6. Once the reflection sheet has been finished and accepted by Mr. Bowman; Mr. Bowman will instruct you as to how to submit your game

Tutorial: Paddleball

End of Project Reflection Sheet: Reflection Sheet

Assessment: Paddleball

Resources: Paddleball

Flip The Robot Monkey

Learning Targets:

Students will learn:

• • • how to use industry recognized game development software to create the Flip The Robot Monkey game

    • how to improve problem-solving skills by troubleshooting errors during the game development process

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I have successfully completed the Flip The Robot Monkey game and the game is playable with no mistakes or errors. 

Instructions:

• • 1. Open your Google Drive and create a folder named Flip The Robot Monkey

    2. Go to the Construct 3 website

    3. When you are instructed to save, save in the Flip The Robot Monkey folder you just created

    4. Open the Flip Introduction tutorial and begin creating your game

    5. When you finish the Flip Introduction move to the next tutorial

    6. When you finish one tutorial just move on to the next tutorial until you complete all tutorials

    7. When you have completed ALL four tutorials and your game is finished, complete the End of Project Reflection Sheet

    8. Once the reflection sheet has been finished and accepted by Mr. Bowman; Mr. Bowman will instruct you as to how to submit your game

Tutorial: Flip Introduction

Tutorial: Flip Section 01

Tutorial: Flip Section 02

Tutorial: Flip Section 03

End of Project Reflection Sheet: Reflection Sheet

Assessment: Flip The Robot Monkey Assessment

Resources: Flip The Robot Monkey

Asteroid Destroyer

Learning Targets:

Students will learn:

• • • how to use industry recognized game development software to create the Asteroid Destroyer game

    • how to improve problem-solving skills by troubleshooting errors during the game development process

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I have successfully completed the Asteroid Destroyer game and the game is playable with no mistakes or errors.

Instructions:

• • 1. Open your Google Drive and create a folder named Asteroid Destroyer

    2. Go to the Construct 3 website

    3. When you are instructed to save, save in the Asteroid Destroyer folder you just created

    4. Open the Asteroid Destroyer Section 01 tutorial and begin creating your game

    5. When you finish the Asteroid Destroyer Section 01 move to the next tutorial

    6. When you finish one tutorial just move on to the next tutorial until you complete all tutorials

    7. When you have completed ALL three tutorials and your game is finished, complete the End of Project Reflection Sheet

    8. Once the reflection sheet has been finished and accepted by Mr. Bowman; Mr. Bowman will instruct you as to how to submit your game

Tutorial: Asteroid Destroyer Section 01

Tutorial: Asteroid Destroyer Section 02

Tutorial: Asteroid Destroyer Section 03

End of Project Reflection Sheet: Reflection Sheet

Assessment: Asteroid Destroyer

Resources: Asteroid Destroyer

Bovine Battle

Learning Targets:

Students will learn:

• • • how to use industry recognized game development software to create the Bovine Battle game

    • how to improve problem-solving skills by troubleshooting errors during the game development process

Success Criteria:

I know that I have met the learning target when I have successfully completed the Bovine Battle game and the game is playable with no mistakes or errors.

Instructions:

• • 1. Open your Google Drive and create a folder named Bovine Battle

    2. Go to the Construct 3 website

    3. When you are instructed to save, save in the Bovine Battle folder you just created

    4. Open the Bovine Battle Section 01 tutorial and begin creating your game

    5. When you finish the Bovine Battle Section 01 move to the next tutorial

    6. When you finish one tutorial just move on to the next tutorial until you complete all tutorials

    7. When you have completed ALL three tutorials and your game is finished, complete the End of Project Reflection Sheet

    8. Once the reflection sheet has been finished and accepted by Mr. Bowman; Mr. Bowman will instruct you as to how to submit your game

Tutorial: Bovine Battle Section 01

Tutorial: Bovine Battle Section 02

Tutorial: Bovine Battle Section 03

End of Project Reflection Sheet: Reflection Sheet

Assessment: Bovine Battle

Resources: Bovine Battle