Wednesday, April 23

Block C – Animation

  • Finish animating “Coat of Arms” designs in Adobe After Effects
  • Today is your last day to work on it (I mean it, really)
  • Be ready to present on Thursday
  • Those that are done, please look at Character Animation in After Effects

Block D – ICT 11/12

  • PRESENTATION IN CAFE TODAY – Please report to class for attendance first!
  • Continue working on Alpha test Thursday
  • I’m looking for basic functionality, not a complete level. Artwork can be placeholders but I should see the artist start on something.

Tuesday, April 22

Block C – Animation

  • Continue animating “Coat of Arms” designs in Adobe After Effects
  • Today is your last day to work on it
  • Be ready to present on Wednesday
  • Up next: Character animation in Adobe After Effects

Block D – ICT 11/12

  • Alpha Test: Be ready to have something to show me by the end of class on Friday
  • You have Tuesday (today), Thursday and Friday to work on this – Wednesday we have a presentation to attend.
  • I’m looking for basic functionality, not a complete level. Artwork can be placeholders but I should see the artist start on something.

Thursday, April 17

Block C – Animation

  • Continue animating “Coat of Arms” designs in Adobe After Effects
  • You will have some time on Tuesday next week to complete this (Holiday Monday)
  • Be ready to present on Wednesday

Block D – ICT 11/12

  • Brainstorm several game ideas individually
  • Form groups of 2-3 and share ideas
  • Develop a game pitch, share with class and receive feedback
  • Begin working on Alpha/Game Design Doc
  • GUILD BATTLE!

Wednesday, April 16

Block C – Animation

  • Finish design in Illustrator and prepare to import into After Effects
  • Watch my tutorial video (posted on Moodle) to see how to begin animating in After Effects

Block D – ICT 11/12

  • Complete the Ghost Shooter Tutorial, Platform Tutorial and look at one Extension tutorial of your choice
  • Follow steps, submit finished game to Moodle for credit
  • We will begin brainstorming/working on our own games tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 15

Block C – Animation

  • Continue After Effects tutorials
  • Mr. Powell will demo a few tricks
  • We will begin the “Coat of Arms” Project on Wednesday

Block D – ICT 11/12

  • Complete the Ghost Shooter Tutorial, Platform Tutorial and look at one Extension tutorial of your choice over the next few days
  • Follow steps, submit finished game to Moodle for credit
  • We will begin brainstorming/working on our own games on Thursday.