Thursday, 10 September 2015

#11p1 Play And Learn - Navigation Diagram

Lesson Objectives 
LO1 - to understand what a navigation diagram is and how they are used in computer games design

Outcomes
Red - You will be able to explain what a navigation diagram is
Amber - You will have created a navigation diagram for your play and learn game
Green - You will have used feedback to improve your diagram and then linked it to your eportfolio

Starter


Main

Open a piece of suitable software (PowerPoint) and create a navigation diagram showing how the user will move through your game

Show your diagram to a test buddy and get their feedback on your diagram.
  • Is it clear and easy to understand?
  • Can they visualise you game from it?
  • Is it logical and sensible?

Use your feedback to make any improvements needed to your diagram

A/A* - Add annotations explaining your choices of how the user will navigate. Focus on explaining how your design will make it easy for the player

Plenary

  • Open your Play and Learn homepage

  • Link up your storyboard templates

  • Test your work online dida.wildern.org/11firstname.surname