Computational Thinking for Information Technology

STUDENT SCENARIO:STORYTELLING THROUGH

ANIMATIONIn this scenario, you will create a storyboard and

use animation to tell a story.

Chris Woods will be your Creative Director and virtual supervisor for the lesson.


ObjectivesThis course will enable you to develop logical thinking skills, including:• Asking probing questions to uncover details of a problem• Clearly defining a problem• Defining clear success criteria for the project including

measurable objectives• Evaluating the effects of design options• Making design decisions based on rational criteria• Identifying the steps required to solve a problem


Objectives (cont.)This course will enable you to develop logical thinking skills, including:• Identifying the sequence of steps including possible

decisions and alternatives• Identifying normal and exceptional behaviors of a solution• Measuring and evaluating solutions against the success

criteria• Adjusting the design and implementation as needed


WELCOME

Expectations | About our Consulting


Hi, I’m Chris. Welcome aboard! We are excited

to have you join our team of consultants.


ExpectationsIn your first months here, you will learn new technologies, research cutting-edge technologies, prepare documents, create and deliver presentations, and design and develop websites for clients.

These assignments may take you out of your comfort zone and push you to think in new ways. However, we are certain that the excitement of solving these challenges will more than make up for the difficulties you might encounter.


We expect each of you to make the client’s needs

your priority by contributing to your team and

producing quality, finished products on time.

We have worked hard to develop a reputation for

excellence, and are currently the industry leader in

consulting services in information technology. We

hope to be the industry leader in the region within

the next five years. I hope you will be an integral

part of helping us reach that goal.


About our consultingWe are a premier information technology

solution provider. We specialize in providing

reliable solutions for businesses in today's

fast-paced technology world. The company is

dedicated to providing clients with the most

powerful IT products, solutions and strategies

that keep their businesses on the cutting edge

of technology.


We are committed to personal and professional

integrity, honesty, and open communications

with our clients. We seek long-term

relationships with our clients.

The Community College and University IT

(CCUIT) Division is responsible for providing

consulting services for educational institutions

systems. CCUIT is the largest division in the

company and key to the company’s success.


Your roleOur excellent reputation is spreading. As a result,

within the last year, we have seen a surge in the

number of new clients seeking our services. In turn,

this has allowed us to hire new employees such as

you to help us to deliver these services. You have

been assigned to the Community College and

University IT Services Division. The division is

primarily responsible for providing consulting

services for educational institutions.


Since many of the clients you will be working for are

new clients to the company, I would like to ask you

to start building a good relationship with your client.

Pay attention to customer service skills,

communicate often, and most importantly provide

your client with finished products that are up to our

standard of excellence.

This is a fast-paced working environment. I hope

you will enjoy and be up to the challenge.

Welcome aboard!


Ready to get started?

Task 1 awaits!


Project OverviewYour consulting firm has been selected by the client to use the software Alice to make an animation that completes the following story:

“Alice is shocked to find Bob doing somethingcompletely unexpected…”

Your animation should tell a story of two or more characters (at least Alice and Bob). There needs to be a recognizable plot, with these elements:• Exposition – telling of the history and motivations of the characters

• Conflict – a problem that one or more of the characters must solve

• Climax - what happens when the conflict is resolved

• Resolution – the end of the story


TASK 1: CREATE STORYBOARD

In this task, you will create a storyboard from which you will build your animation.


Task 1 DeliverablesIn this task, you will be creating a storyboard for your animated story. Storyboarding is incredibly important when creating an animation so that you can ensure that there are transitions and good flow to your animation.

To prepare you for this task you will be given access to Alice and some basic tutorial instruction to demonstrate what Alice allows you to create and what it cannot do.


TASK 2: BUILD YOUR ANIMATION

Congratulations on creating your storyboard! In this task you will program

the animation for your story.


Task 2 DeliverablesTo encourage you to explore Alice features, your project must meet or exceed the following technical requirements. Your world must include at a minimum:

• 3 objects that you place in the world

• 3 loops; two of them different types of loops

• Camera and object motion

• Run-time of at least 60 seconds


Task 2 Deliverables (cont.)To prepare to complete this project you will be given access to Alice and basic tutorial on how to use Alice and its functionality. You are expected to complete additional tutorials and research on the project on your own.

You will submit your final animated story to the Creative Director for review.


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