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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Games Prototyping | |||
| Reference | CM3133 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | August 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to understand the fundamental concepts of games programming and associated techniques. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand how to effectively use a games development environment to produce a prototype. |
| 2 | Demonstrate effective game design techniques to add to the gameplay experience. |
| 3 | Make effective use of software development tools to add interactive features and functionalities within the game. |
| 4 | Utilise appropriate testing methods and strategies in order to evaluate the end artefact. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Overview of game objects, scenes, cameras, physics, textures and materials, game logic, game interface design. Gameplay loop and strategies to design exit points. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures. In the labs the students will progress through a sequence of exercises to develop sufficient knowledge of games design and development in an appropriate environment to complete the practical implementation of a number of prototypes. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Coursework involving design and development of game prototypes. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to receive an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs to receive a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs to receive a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs to receive a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs to receive an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs to receive an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unity. Unity Scripting Reference. https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/index.html; |
| 2 | Game Programming with Unity and C#: A Complete Beginner's Guide. Casey Hardman, 2020 |
| 3 | Unity in Action, Second Edition: Multiplatform game development in C#. Joseph Hocking, 2018. |