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Chapter 4 Perspective, Scene Design, and Basic Animation
Reading. Using independent research and the information contained in the
text, write a report in which you analyze how different perspectives impact
the player’s experience in a video game. As needed, derive meaning of
the environmental print and use visual and contextual support to confirm
understanding. Use support from classmates and your teacher as needed to help
in comprehension of the material. What perspective was most often used in early
video games? What perspective is most often used now? How could a changeable
perspective be used in gameplay? Cite specific evidence from the text and your
research to support your understanding of these concepts of player perspective.
Writing. Using the Internet, research the available programs for building three-
dimensional objects. Make sure to look at the ways in which they allow the viewing
of wireframes and meshes. If possible, work with a trial version of several and
explore the ease with which you are able to create basic 3D shapes, scale these
objects, and add textures to them. After you have explored the programs on your
own, use the Internet to locate reviews of these programs. Make sure to look at,
among other sources, newspaper and magazine articles from individuals who work
in the video game industry. Write a final research report in which you compare and
contrast at least two programs, stating your personal experience with each as well as
the opinions of reviewers. Cite your sources and be sure to consider their background
and point of view as well as any bias that the reviewers may bring to the discussion.
Some competitive events for Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
have a performance portion. If it is a team event, it is important that the team making
the presentation prepare to operate as a cohesive unit. To prepare for team activities:
1. Read the guidelines provided by your organization. Make certain that you
ask any questions about points you do not understand. It is important to
follow each specific item that is outlined in the competition rules.
2. Complete the team activities at the end of each chapter in this text. This
will help members learn how to interact with each other and participate
effectively as a team.
3. Locate on your CTSO’s website a rubric or scoring sheet for the event to see
how the team will be judged.
4. Confirm the use of visual aids that may be used in the presentation and
amount of set-up time permitted.
5. Review the rules to confirm if questions will be asked or if the team will
need to defend a case.
6. Make notes on index cards about important points to remember. Team members
should exchange note cards so that each evaluates the other person’s notes. Use
these notes to study. You may also be able to use these notes during the event.
7. Assign each team member a role for the presentation. Practice performing
as a team. Each team member should introduce himself or herself, review
the case, make suggestions for the case, and conclude with a summary.
8. Ask your teacher to play the role of competition judge as your team reviews the
case. After the presentation is complete, ask for feedback from your teacher.
You may also consider having a student audience to listen and give feedback.
Event Prep: Working in a Team