Course Title: Design games
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: COSC5948C
Course Title: Design games
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Arthur Michalopoulos
Phone: 9925 4111
Email: arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency is delivered in the class Games 3. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to Design Games in the pre-production stage. Tasks will involve the research, design and understanding of games – both non digital and digital. Aspects such as design, game play, level maps, as well as team logs and organizational structures will be considered.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDIG504A Design games |
Element: |
1 Identify project requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm the objective and desired outcomes of a game proposal or brief in consultation with relevant personnel. |
Element: |
2 Research games and generate ideas. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select state of the art games from different genres to play as a source of inspiration. |
Element: |
3 Select a game genre. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and present a range of game genres to relevant personnel for consideration in terms of their characteristics, differences and ability to meet requirements of proposal or brief. |
Element: |
4 Draft game design document. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish the game strategy outcomes. |
Element: |
5 Finalise game design document. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Re-evaluate game design objectives on the basis of feedback on the prototype and draft game design document. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to establish project parameters, research game genres, plan and structure gaming products whilst drafting and finalising game design documents.
Details of Learning Activities
Computer lab based practical activities.
Presentations.
Discussions
Project work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Elements |
| 1 | Introduction to course Making simple games on paper |
1,2 |
| 2 |
Overview of Design Document for Game proposal (Pre-production for joint game Project with ’Design Digital Simulations’) Team allocation for project Starting the process: simple game on paper Assessment Task 1:Making a simple game in groups (submission)
|
1,2,3 |
| 3 |
What are Games; rules. gameplay, background context , genre etc playing games to aid game development
|
1,2,3,4 |
| 4 |
Project work
|
1,2,3,4 |
| 5 | Project work | 1,2,4 |
| 6 | Assignment 3: Joint Game project: Pre-production initial discussions, Document criteria, visual designs, maps, final art, organizational structure and log etc |
3,4 |
| 7 | Joint Game project: Pre-production | 1,2,3 |
| 8 | Joint Game project: Pre-production | 1,2,3 |
| 9 | Finalize Game Document | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 10 | Looking at range and types of digital games, audience | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 11 | Assessment Task 2: Game Review (submission) |
1,2,3 |
| 12 | Looking at range and types of digital games, audience | 1,2,3 |
| 13 | Assignment 3 submission | 1,2,3 |
| 14 | Assignment 4 : Review a Computer Game | 2,3,4 |
| 15 | Game project review & discussion (leading to Assessment Task 3) | 2,3,4 |
| 15 | Project work | 2,3,4,5 |
| 16 | Assessment Task 3 submission | 1,2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Internet |
References
None |
Other Resources
Extensive use of web for research as required.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.
Assessment Tasks
This semester, a series of tasks primarily involving the research, design and understanding of games – both non digital and digital. Aspects such as design, game play, level maps will be considered.
Formative assessment involves an on-going process of presentation, feedback and critique – in the context of peer discussion in class. Summative assessment involves the submission of work that will be marked within the criteria presented in the assignment brief.
NB Completing ALL formative assessments is a pre-condition to be eligible to be considered for the summative assessment
Formative assessment:
Assessment Task 1: Making a simple game in groups
(Refer to assignment brief for details)
Assessment Task 2: Game review
(Refer to assignment brief for details)
Summative assessment:
Assessment Task 3: Game Design Document
Assessment Task 3 will be assessed using the following grades:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - graded
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
NA
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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