Description
The module will introduce students to the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to formulate and explore effective, innovative game ideas with consideration for the structure of both gameplay and narrative design.
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide the student with the ability to engage with the development of innovative game concepts, through establishing an informed awareness of design process and evaluation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Describe and practice the techniques and processes required to effectively form, develop, and design games.
2. Demonstrate a considered design process and awareness of the key conceptual, audience, and cultural models that can impact on game design.
3. Create game design documentation and artefacts that reflect the processes utilised across the mainstream games industry and emergent development communities.
Indicative Content
1 Game Genre Mechanics
Deconstructing core components of popular game genres.
2 Constructs of Gameplay
What is gameplay and how is this broken down and communicated within the game design.
3 Design Documents and Artefacts
Physical prototypes, visual documentation, technical design, capturing requirements.
4 Game Design Process
Conceptualisation, iteration, phases of workflow, alternative approaches.
5 Narrative Theory for Game Design
Themes, narrative structures, characters, storyboarding, animatics, scripts.
6 Experimental Approaches
Exploring emergent practices and methods for innovative game design.
7 Visualisation and Digital Techniques
Utilising digital techniques to produce gameplay and narrative previsualisation, developing rudimentary digital prototypes.
8 Audience and Cultural Engagement
Discussing the role of audience and exploring cultural aspects of game design.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
Lecture | 12 |
Tutorial/Seminar | 12 |
Practical Activity | 0 |
Assessment | 86 |
Independent | 90 |
Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.