31103 Game Design Studio 2
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade, no marksRequisite(s): 31102 Game Design Studio 1 AND 78 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10229 Bachelor of Games Development
Description
This studio subject focuses on the practical aspects of game design and development. Students work in multidisciplinary cross-faculty teams following Agile Project Management Principles (learned in 31102 Game Design Studio 1) to create innovative and unique commercial-quality video games. Each student plays a crucial role within their team allowing them to specialise and develop unique skills such as 3D modeling, scripting, level design, and music composition. All of these skills are highly relevant to the continuously evolving games industry. The intellectual property of the games developed belongs to the team and it is encouraged that some teams market their games after completion of the subject.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Iteratively design and develop a complex game incorporating multidisciplinary design and feedback from user testing. (C.1) |
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| 2. | Apply Agile project management principles and relevant frameworks to games development and software engineering. (D.1) |
| 3. | Collaboratively work in an interdisciplinary team to manage project outcomes. (E.1) |
| 4. | Critically reflect on individual contributions to inform future practice in teamwork contexts. (F.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is the second part of a two-teaching session studio-based program consisting of Game Design Studio 1 and Game Design Studio 2. The primarily goal of the program is to create commercial quality games at the end of each teaching session. In this subject, students work collaboratively in cross-faculty multi-disciplinary teams. Each member plays a crucial role in the team and is accountable for a specific aspect of the game such as audio, visuals, design, animation, etc. Students participate in a variety of activities each week that includes planning meetings, brainstorming sessions, constructive criticism, design development, playtesting sessions as well as review and retrospective meetings.
This studio-based subject facilitates active and collaborative learning in an environment that adheres to common game industry processes, while providing in-time support in relevant areas of learning, e.g. Team work, Agile Project Management, Unity techniques and Games Research.
The final game is assessed as a group design and teamwork project as well as by an external industrial developers who can provide extra insight into the industrial requirements for game development.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Sprint 1– Game Design Document
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
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| Type: | Laboratory/practical |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 2: Sprint 2 -– Playable Game with No Sounds
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
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| Type: | Exercises |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 3: Sprint 3 -Playable Game with 50% of the Sounds
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
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| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 4: Sprint 4 - Playable Game with 100% of the Sounds
| Intent: | Improve written communication and critical thinking |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 5: Sprint 5 - Playable and fully functioning Game with Polished Sounds
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
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| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
No required text
Other resources
Canvas - https://canvas.uts.edu.au/