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Video Game Programmers Learn to "Pitch"
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Nikirk, Martin – Tech Directions, 2007
New video and computer game ideas reach the stage of production by a company when they are "pitched" by game developers to game publishers. Learning how to "pitch" technology products has great educational value for technology education students. In this article, the author shares his experience with helping his students master…
Descriptors: Video Games, Pilot Projects, Technology Education, Computers
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Nikirk, Martin – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2006
This article discusses a computer game design and animation pilot at Washington County Technical High School as part of the advanced computer applications completer program. The focus of the instructional program is to teach students the 16 components of computer game design through a team-centered, problem-solving instructional format. Among…
Descriptors: Vocational High Schools, Computers, Video Games, Animation