Overview

• Game concept and context
• Player and Non Player Character design and function
• Gameplay and Mechanics
• Level structure and narrative pacing

Assessment Strategy

-threshold Equivalent to 40% Knowledge of key areas/principles only * Weaknesses in understanding of main areas * Limited evidence of background study No original interpretation * Only major links between topics are described * Limited problem solving * Many weaknesses in presentation and accuracy -good -Equivalent to the range 60%-69% Strong knowledge of key areas/principles Understanding of theoretical underpinnings Evidence of background study * Limited original interpretation * Well known links between topics are described * Problems addressed by existing methods/approaches * Good presentation with accurate communication -excellent -Equivalent to the range 70% Comprehensive knowledge * Detailed understanding * Extensive background study * Original interpretation * New links between topics are developed * New approach to a problem * Excellent presentation with very accurate communication

Learning Outcomes

• Develop character concepts (player and non-player) that develop the narrative and provide engaging challenges

• Employ production skills to design game mechanics that reflect a range of player abilities, game progression and challenge.

• Experiment with mechanics and aesthetics to design a series of levels which allow player achievement and emergent gameplay

• Initiate, develop and realize a consistent and engaging game world concept

• Research and employ ideas from the games industry, gaming, consumer research, game theory and narrative theory