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**__19/06/2008__**
Today i made an inspiration document about chapter 5 of the textbook. I learnt all about programming languages and scripting languages. i learnt that when writing code you should separate it into sections so its easier to read and make changes to.



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<span style="COLOR: rgb(33,18,18)"> ==== <span style="COLOR: rgb(33,18,18)">Today we programmed Mrs Harvey to make a jam butty. <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> This was to show us that you need to have accurate descriptions when you program something otherwise you will have errors and what you have programmed wont be the same as you want it to be. ====

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__**24/06/2008**__ Today we looked at how to use gamemaker. First i played some games that were made in gamemaker to see what they were like. Most of them were very simple games. They didn't look like would be too hard to make. I went through a few tutorials to make my own games but then found making them was harder than it looked.

__**26/06/2008**__ Today we used gamemaker again. This time i tried to create my own game. I learned how to make sprites and objects. I also learned how to use actions so that the objects will be able to move around the room. Here is my game--- <span style="COLOR: rgb(17,17,19); FONT-FAMILY: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif">

Today we used gamemaker to create a new game and further our skills in the program. I tried to make a game where you could shoot the enemies that also shot you back but i couldn't quite figure it out. i don't know how to make the enemies fire randomly. if i can figure this out my game will run better and be more fun to play against an enemy that shoots back. I think i might go through some more tutorials so i can learn more about the program before trying to make my own game from scratch.
 * __18/07/2008__**

Today i used gamemaker again to learn more about it. I had a go at maker the space invaders game in the booklet, I got to the end of the instructions and it didn't seem to work very well so i wasn't happy. I went back through the steps and changed some of the options and sort of got it to work. i ended up making a similar game but i couldn't get the aliens to move from side to side.
 * __22/07/2008__**

Today I used gamemaker. I had to catch up a bit on what we were doing becuase I missed the last session. I tried again to make a space invaders game and fixed it so the aliens could move from side to side. I also added in some different enemies and made it so that the score increased by ten every time you destroyed one of them. After that game I attempted to make a platform game but didn't have much luck making the characters jump and fall. I think I will try to work on this game at home before Thursday.
 * __29/07/2008__**

Today I tried to make a platform game again. This time I followed a tutorial that shows how to jump, fall and climb ladders. I was able to do all these things and didn't have any major problems with anything. Next lesson I am going to try adding more levels to my game to make it better to play. I will also add in objects and enemies so there can be a score and so you can die.
 * __31/07/2008__**

Today I continued with my platform game. This time I made a couple of enemies that make you restart the level if you die. I also added in coins and another room to make the game a little more fun. I didn't really have any trouble today making my game, it just took a while to get everything working. Over the weekend i will add more levels to my game and look over the tasks for the sac.
 * __01/08/2008__**

Today I again continued with my platform game. I went through and made sure i could do all the tasks required for the sac. I added a few more levels to my game and made my own character instead of the one from student public. I also added a power up to my game so when you get it you are able to shoot the enemies. I couldn't figure out how to make the object shoot in more than one direction though. I will try and find out by next lesson .<---My character
 * __05/08/2008__**

Today I started on the SAC. So far I have completed two of the tasks and hopefully I can get the other three finished by the end on the session on Friday. Some of the tasks in the earlier tasks seem to be harder than some of the ones in 4 & 5. I am pretty sure that i should be able to complete all the tasks pretty easily though. The only thing I'm not sure about is the multiplayer part becuase I haven't done that before. I should be able to figure it out though.
 * __07/08/2008__**

Today I continued to work on the SAC. First I looked over the first two tasks that I did to make sure they were working. I then worked on task 3 and 4 and managed to finish both of them. I only had a few problems with making the lives work properly, but managed to make it work in the end by trying lots of different things out. Next session i should be able to finish the 5th task to complete this part of the SAC.
 * __08/08/2008__**

Today I continued working on the SAC again. I started on the final task of the programming side of the SAC. First I created a level with a ladder and also added in a power up so the character can jump higher to complete the level. I also changed it so that the enemy changes to a flame when you shoot it, then you have to shoot it again to destroy it. I have now almost finished task 5. I just need to add in some sort of multiplayer bit and I will be done. I should be able to finish this on Thursday then I can finish the other parts of the SAC.
 * __12/08/2008__**

Today I completed the rest of task 5 in gamemaker. I didnt have any problems today. I am happy that I have I have finished the programming part of the SAC. Tommorow I will start on the other parts of the SAC. I hope to complete the questions on chapter 6 by the end on the lesson.
 * __14/08/2008__**

Today I worked on the questions from chapter 6. I finished them but had a bit of trouble finding the answer to question two as it didnt seem to be in the textbook. Apart from that though I found it interesting to look at all the different careers involved with ICT. There were a few that I didnt realise used ICT.
 * __15/08/2008__**

Today I started to do research on a career that I found interesting. I choose a multimedia developer becuase it sounded like a job i might like. I had a few problems finding things like where you can take courses and what the salary range is. After a lot of research I found that the salary ranges from $30,000 to 200,000 for a multimedia developer or a similar career. After looking at the career more I'm not sure if I want to do it anymore.
 * __19/08/2008__**

Today I finished working through the sac, except for recording my podcast. I didnt have any problems today finishing the SAC. I think i did alright and should get an 'A' or 'B'. Link to my Research.
 * __21/08/2008__**