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APPENDIX II

 GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THE ANIMATION AND GAME DESIGN

EXAMINATION

WORD DEFINITION/MEANING COGNITIVE LEVEL

Analyse Examine methodically and in detail, the elements UK
of a process, a situation or a theory, and then
draw (a) conclusion(s).

Apply Use knowledge and/or principles, approaches or UK
theories to solve problems.

Arrange Put in specific or logical order. CK

Assess Present reasons for the importance of particular structures, UK
relationships or processes. Compare the advantages and
disadvantages or the merits and demerits of a particular
structure, relationship or process.

Classify Put into groups according to given criteria and observable CK
characteristics.

Comment State opinion or view with supporting reasons. CK

Compare State, describe and elaborate on the similarities
and contrast and differences. An explanation of the UK
significance of each similarity and difference
stated may be required for comparisons which are
other than structural.

Construct/ Combine knowledge, principles and elements to produce UK
Compose/ something new. For example, to build a model.
Create

Deduce Make a logical connection between two or more pieces of UK
information; use data to arrive at a conclusion.

Define Provide a precise statement giving the nature or the scope or CK
the meaning of a term; or use the term in one or more sentences
so that the meaning is clear and precise.

Demonstrate Show (how a process is carried out in steps/ stages). UK

Describe Provide a detailed account, including significant characteristics CK
or elements of an issue or situation.

Design Plan and present with appropriate practical detail. UK

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