1. Programming for Computer Games
Ao5

2. Task AO5 Specify and plan a simple game demonstration
using a game authoring system or simple programming language

3. Pass
Candidates specify and plan a simple game demo to a basic level, outlining functionality without any particular level of detail or depth.
Basic flowcharting skills are demonstrated.

4. Merit
Candidates efficiently analyse and plan their own game demo using paper design and flowcharting techniques.
The specification will be feasible and well thought through.

5. Distinction
Candidates will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the game development process and an understanding of the production procedures used in the modern game development environment.
They effectively analyse and plan their own game demo.
Flowcharting skills, algorithmic analysis and application of control structures are used to a very high standard.

6. Requirements
Plan project
Specify functionality
Paper design
Flowchart

7. FlowCharts

8. All those symbols....
Most flow charts are made up of three main types of symbol:
Elongated circles, which signify the start or end of a process.
Rectangles, which show instructions or actions.
Diamonds, which show decisions that must be made

9. All those symbols....
Within each symbol, write down what the symbol represents. This could be the start or finish of the process, the action to be taken, or the decision to be made.

10. Starter Activity
Using these three symbols create a basic flowchart for today at the Bistro.

11. Paper Design
Rough draft of character (within the limitations of Kudo)

12. Paper Design A comic strip design of a section of the gameplay
6 Panels
Colour
Annotated stating what is happening

13. Specify Functionality
What will your game do and why
What is its purpose
What elements are programable
What events will happen and be registered

14. Ideas Games must set you up against an objective
Collect a number of coins
Race a lap
Shot a target.

15. Merit
Candidates efficiently analyse and plan their own game demo using paper design and flowcharting techniques.
The specification will be feasible and well thought through.

16. Final Game Output A basic game that is playable on the xbox.
An introduction to the game, and the game in motion, will be videoed and embedded into your website.
Kodo must be downloaded and game developed over the easter holidays.

17. Final Documentation Output
Introduction and Functionality
Character Development
Storyboards
Detailed Flowcharts.
Flowcharts