Standards Mapping

MS-CS-FID-1.1

Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.

• 2.2 Empathy
• 2.3 Exploring Website Designs
• 2.8 Final Web Design Project

MS-CS-FID-1.2

Demonstrate an understanding of collaborative interactions in the digital world.

• 2.2 Empathy
• 2.3 Exploring Website Designs

MS-CS-FID-1.3

Model work-readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.

• 2.3 Exploring Website Designs
• 2.8 Final Web Design Project

MS-CS-FID-1.4

Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations.

• 1.1 Computer Science Careers

MS-CS-FID-1.5

Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language.

• 2.8 Final Web Design Project

MS-CS-FID-1.6

Investigate educational requirements, job responsibilities, employment trends, and opportunities within information technology career pathways using credible sources.

• 1.1 Computer Science Careers

MS-CS-FID-2.1

Identify the objectives (e.g., increase sales, promote new products, increase company awareness, target new customers) for the website’s target market.

• 2.1 Intro to Design Thinking

MS-CS-FID-2.2

Specify website requirements, including timeline and resources, and organize them into a requirements document

• 2.1 Intro to Design Thinking

MS-CS-FID-2.3

Find and evaluate similar websites (in terms of overall function and layout) using an evaluation instrument for side-by-side comparison. Consider major design elements (ease of use, responsiveness, adaptability to mobile, tablet and desktop, etc.).

• 2.3 Exploring Website Designs

MS-CS-FID-2.4

Evaluate a variety of web design tools and development platforms using an evaluation instrument and choose the appropriate platform.

• 2.1 Intro to Design Thinking

MS-CS-FID-2.5

Create a plan on paper or in a word processing document that outlines the content of the website

• 2.1 Intro to Design Thinking

MS-CS-FID-3.1

Identify graphical elements and the appropriate use of elements on a web site.

• 1.6 Images

MS-CS-FID-3.2

Explore and apply color principles to digital products.

• 1.14 Color Theory

MS-CS-FID-3.3

Establish a brand through consistent use of graphics, color, layout and text.

• 1.14 Color Theory

MS-CS-FID-3.4

Analyze the look and layout of a website based on the first impression of content and page elements. Get feedback from independent users and incorporate where appropriate.

• 2.7 Test

MS-CS-FID-4.1

Create and edit images and graphics for website publication.

• 2.4 Images and Graphics

MS-CS-FID-4.2

Plan, produce, and edit digital audio for website publication.

• 2.5 Audio and Video

MS-CS-FID-4.3

Plan, produce, edit, and post a multimedia-rich video project to a website.

• 2.5 Audio and Video

MS-CS-FID-4.4

Plan, produce, and edit animations for website publication.

• 2.6 Animation

MS-CS-FID-5.1

Create a test and debug plan. Resolve issues and fix any errors that surface during the test and debug process.

• 2.7 Test

MS-CS-FID-5.2

Create an end user testing plan, get user feedback, and incorporate feedback into the final website

• 2.7 Test

MS-CS-FID-5.3

Prepare website for publishing and promotion.

• 2.8 Final Web Design Project

MS-CS-FID-6.1

Explore various game types, including role-playing games (RPG), real-time strategy (RTS), simulations, puzzles, educational, massively multiplayer online (MMO), and others.

• 3.1 History of Video Games
• 3.3 Elements of Game Design
• 4.1 Sports Research

MS-CS-FID-6.2

Create a Game Design Document (GDD), which includes, characters, story, theme, and gameplay mechanics.

• 3.4 Game Industry Insights
• 4.1 Sports Research

MS-CS-FID-7.1

Create storyboards from the GDD that demonstrate game progression and consistent use of a theme.

• 3.4 Game Industry Insights
• 4.1 Sports Research

MS-CS-FID-7.2

Use the GDD to design the wireframes and comprehensive layout for the user experience (UX).

• 3.3 Elements of Game Design
• 3.4 Game Industry Insights

MS-CS-FID-8.1

Create game elements, backgrounds, and characters.

• 4.6 Event Handlers
• 4.8 Level Up!
• 4.10 Make a Game!

MS-CS-FID-8.2

Use scripting languages to create desired game mechanics, and to control the environment, user interface (UI), and character behaviors.

• 4.10 Make a Game!

MS-CS-FID-8.3

Plan, produce, and edit graphics and animations for game publication.

• 4.7 Putting Game
• 4.8 Level Up!
• 4.9 Final Touches

MS-CS-FID-8.4

Plan, produce, and edit digital audio for game publication.

• 4.3 Sound Effects

MS-CS-FID-9.1

Create a test and debug plan. Resolve any issues and fix any errors that surface during the test and debug process.

• 4.9 Final Touches

MS-CS-FID-9.2

Create an end user testing plan, get user feedback, and incorporate feedback into the final game.

• 4.9 Final Touches

MS-CS-FID-9.3

Prepare final game for publishing prior to publishing to the target audience.

• 4.10 Make a Game!