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\n\nKnowledge and Understanding <\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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\n\nKnowlege of content<\/em>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n <\/span><\/span>\n\n \n
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Demonstrates limited knowledge of game design and of emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates some knowledge of game design and of emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Demonstrates considerable knowledge of game design and emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Demonstrates thorough knowledge of game design and of emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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\n\nUnderstanding of content\n<\/em>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n <\/span><\/span>\n
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Demonstrates limited understanding of emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates some understanding of emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates considerable understanding of emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates thorough understanding of emotional persuasion techniques\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\nThinking <\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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\n\nUse of planning skills\n<\/span>\n\n <\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates limited use of planning skills. The game may lack a clear purpose or direction.\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates some use of planning skills. The game's purpose and direction may be somewhat unclear or inconsistent.\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates considerable use of planning skills. The game has a clear purpose and direction, and the design process is well-organized.\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Demonstrates sophisticated use of planning skills. The planning process is highly organized and efficient, anticipating potential challenges and incorporating solutions.\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Use of processing skills\n\n <\/span>\n
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Struggles to apply insights from analysis to new designs or evaluate design choices.\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Some ability to apply insights from analysis to new designs and evaluate design choices.\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Considerable ability to apply insights from analysis to new designs and evaluate design choices.<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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High degree of ability to apply insights from analysis to new designs and evaluate design choices.\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Use of critical\/creative thinking processes  <\/span>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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The game lacks originality and demonstrates minimal creativity.<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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The game shows some evidence of originality and creativity.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The game is original and creative. <\/span><\/div>\n
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The game is highly original and imaginative, showcasing innovative solutions to design challenges. <\/span><\/div>\n
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\n\nCommunication <\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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\n\nExpression and organization of ideas and information<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n <\/span>\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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The explanation of the game is unclear and disorganized. Game mechanics are confusing. Persuasive or emotional intent is unclear.\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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The explanation of the game is somewhat clear but may lack organization. Game mechanics are partially effective. Persuasive or emotional intent is somewhat clear.\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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The explanation of the game is clear, logical, and well-organized. Game mechanics are effective. Persuasive or emotional intent is clear.\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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The explanation of the game is articulate, engaging, and evocative. Game mechanics are highly effective. Persuasive or emotional intent is clear and engaging.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication for different audiences and purposes<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with limited effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with some effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with considerable effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with a high degree of effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Use of conventions<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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The game design makes limited use of the conventions of game design and\/or is expressed unclearly.\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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The game design makes some use of the conventions of game design and is expressed somewhat clearly.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The game design makes effective use of the conventions of game design and\/or is expressed clearly.<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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The game design makes highly effective use of the conventions of game design and\/or is expressed entirely clearly.<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\nApplication <\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n
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\n\nApplication of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts\n\n<\/div>\n
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness to create a game design<\/span><\/div>\n
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness to create a game design\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness to create a game design\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness to create a game design\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer of knowledge and skills\n\n \n
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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques to the game concept with limited effectiveness\n<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques to the game concept with some effectiveness<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques with considerable effectiveness<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n
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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques to the game concept with a high degree ofeffectiveness<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Making connections within and between various contexts<\/div>\n
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There is little connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent\n<\/span><\/td>\nThere is some connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent\n<\/span><\/td>\nThere is considerable connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent\n<\/span><\/td>\nThere is a high degree of connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Level 1 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Level 2 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Level 3 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Level 4 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Knowledge and Understanding <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Knowlege of content<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Demonstrates limited knowledge of game design and of emotional persuasion techniques
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Demonstrates some knowledge of game design and of emotional persuasion techniques
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Demonstrates considerable knowledge of game design and emotional persuasion techniques
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Demonstrates thorough knowledge of game design and of emotional persuasion techniques
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Understanding of content
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Demonstrates limited understanding of emotional persuasion techniques
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Demonstrates some understanding of emotional persuasion techniques
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Demonstrates considerable understanding of emotional persuasion techniques
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Demonstrates thorough understanding of emotional persuasion techniques
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Thinking <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Use of planning skills
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Demonstrates limited use of planning skills. The game may lack a clear purpose or direction.
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Demonstrates some use of planning skills. The game’s purpose and direction may be somewhat unclear or inconsistent.
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Demonstrates considerable use of planning skills. The game has a clear purpose and direction, and the design process is well-organized.
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Demonstrates sophisticated use of planning skills. The planning process is highly organized and efficient, anticipating potential challenges and incorporating solutions.
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Use of processing skills<\/p>\n

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Struggles to apply insights from analysis to new designs or evaluate design choices.
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Some ability to apply insights from analysis to new designs and evaluate design choices.
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Considerable ability to apply insights from analysis to new designs and evaluate design choices.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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High degree of ability to apply insights from analysis to new designs and evaluate design choices.
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Use of critical\/creative thinking processes  <\/span>
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The game lacks originality and demonstrates minimal creativity.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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The game shows some evidence of originality and creativity.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The game is original and creative. <\/span><\/div>\n
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The game is highly original and imaginative, showcasing innovative solutions to design challenges. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Communication <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Expression and organization of ideas and information<\/span>
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The explanation of the game is unclear and disorganized. Game mechanics are confusing. Persuasive or emotional intent is unclear.
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The explanation of the game is somewhat clear but may lack organization. Game mechanics are partially effective. Persuasive or emotional intent is somewhat clear.
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The explanation of the game is clear, logical, and well-organized. Game mechanics are effective. Persuasive or emotional intent is clear.
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The explanation of the game is articulate, engaging, and evocative. Game mechanics are highly effective. Persuasive or emotional intent is clear and engaging.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication for different audiences and purposes<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with limited effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with some effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with considerable effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.
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Communicates for different audiences and purposes with a high degree of effectiveness when communicating persuasive or emotional intent through the game design.
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Use of conventions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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The game design makes limited use of the conventions of game design and\/or is expressed unclearly.
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The game design makes some use of the conventions of game design and is expressed somewhat clearly.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The game design makes effective use of the conventions of game design and\/or is expressed clearly.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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The game design makes highly effective use of the conventions of game design and\/or is expressed entirely clearly.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Application <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness to create a game design<\/span><\/div>\n
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness to create a game design
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness to create a game design
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Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness to create a game design
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Transfer of knowledge and skills<\/p>\n

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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques to the game concept with limited effectiveness
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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques to the game concept with some effectiveness<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques with considerable effectiveness<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Transfers their understanding of emotional persuasion techniques to the game concept with a high degree ofeffectiveness<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Making connections within and between various contexts<\/div>\n
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There is little connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		There is some connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		There is considerable connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent
\n<\/span><\/td>\n		There is a high degree of connection between the game design and the persuasive or emotional intent
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