Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| MS-CS-FID-1.1 | Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities. |
| MS-CS-FID-1.2 | Demonstrate an understanding of collaborative interactions in the digital world. |
| 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. |
| MS-CS-FID-1.4 | Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations. |
| MS-CS-FID-1.5 | Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language. |
| MS-CS-FID-1.6 | Investigate educational requirements, job responsibilities, employment trends, and opportunities within information technology career pathways using credible sources. |
| 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. |
| MS-CS-FID-2.2 | Specify website requirements, including timeline and resources, and organize them into a requirements document |
| 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.). |
| MS-CS-FID-2.4 | Evaluate a variety of web design tools and development platforms using an evaluation instrument and choose the appropriate platform. |
| MS-CS-FID-2.5 | Create a plan on paper or in a word processing document that outlines the content of the website |
| MS-CS-FID-3.1 | Identify graphical elements and the appropriate use of elements on a web site. |
| MS-CS-FID-3.2 | Explore and apply color principles to digital products. |
| MS-CS-FID-3.3 | Establish a brand through consistent use of graphics, color, layout and text. |
| 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. |
| MS-CS-FID-4.1 | Create and edit images and graphics for website publication. |
| MS-CS-FID-4.2 | Plan, produce, and edit digital audio for website publication. |
| MS-CS-FID-4.3 | Plan, produce, edit, and post a multimedia-rich video project to a website. |
| MS-CS-FID-4.4 | Plan, produce, and edit animations for website publication. |
| 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. |
| MS-CS-FID-5.2 | Create an end user testing plan, get user feedback, and incorporate feedback into the final website |
| MS-CS-FID-5.3 | Prepare website for publishing and promotion. |
| 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. |
| MS-CS-FID-6.2 | Create a Game Design Document (GDD), which includes, characters, story, theme, and gameplay mechanics. |
| MS-CS-FID-7.1 | Create storyboards from the GDD that demonstrate game progression and consistent use of a theme. |
| MS-CS-FID-7.2 | Use the GDD to design the wireframes and comprehensive layout for the user experience (UX). |
| MS-CS-FID-8.1 | Create game elements, backgrounds, and characters. |
| MS-CS-FID-8.2 | Use scripting languages to create desired game mechanics, and to control the environment, user interface (UI), and character behaviors. |
| MS-CS-FID-8.3 | Plan, produce, and edit graphics and animations for game publication. |
| MS-CS-FID-8.4 | Plan, produce, and edit digital audio for game publication. |
| 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. |
| MS-CS-FID-9.2 | Create an end user testing plan, get user feedback, and incorporate feedback into the final game. |
| MS-CS-FID-9.3 | Prepare final game for publishing prior to publishing to the target audience. |
