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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Games Development | |||
| Reference | CM4114 | Version | 4 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | August 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to build interactive games using a modern game development framework, while developing an understanding of player expectations, the playtesting of video games, and the accessibility requirements of modern entertainment titles. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Operate the facilities available in a suitable game development framework to develop interactive gaming experiences. |
| 2 | Reconcile appropriate modern technologies for scene and game logic representation. |
| 3 | Execute game deployment techniques to create a distributable file for multiple platforms. |
| 4 | Develop and test a video game against user expectations. |
| 5 | Communicate a critical understanding of accessibility issues with respect to the game design and development. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Overview of 3D representation of game objects, scenes, cameras, physics, textures and materials, sound, game logic, persistence, multi-platform deployment, game interface design, animation, game design, accessibility. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Key concepts and ideas are introduced in lectures. In the lab sessions, the students will develop and implement practical aspects of game development in a modern development environment. The labs will involve use of existing IDE and GUI tools for the development, deployment and testing of game applications. |
| 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, 5 |
| Description: | This is a coursework which involves the design, development and testing of a game-based solution. | ||||
| 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 achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | The student should have previous experience of using an object oriented programming language and/or appropriate graphical design module. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Borromeo, N., 2020. Hands-On Unity 2020 Game Development. Packt Publishing. |
| 2 | Ferrone, H., 2020. Learning C# By Developing Games With Unity 2020 - Fifth Edition. Packt Publishing; 5th Revised edition |
| 3 | Doran, J., 2020. Unity 2020 Mobile Game Development - Second Edition. [S.l.]: Packt Publishing. |
| 4 | Felicia, P., 2019. Unity From Zero To Proficiency (Foundations). Independently published. |
| 5 | Gilbert, R., 2019. INCLUSIVE DESIGN FOR A DIGITAL WORLD. 1st ed. Apress; 1st ed. edition. |