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This module covers the core concepts of computer based game production for different genres including techniques for building levels, interfaces and interactivity. In addition project life cycle, game documentation and management skills will be developed within a team context. The module would be suited to a student in any ICT field who wishes to obtain an understanding of the development requirements for computer based game design as well as gaining practical experience of working in teams to produce a game from a client brief.

Topics will include: Genres and game play, principles of game design, storyboards, interface design, developing characters, level design, asset management, tile maps, audio in games, documentation standards, project management, games for learning and development teams for games production.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. understand core game production concepts,
2. comprehend the technical requirements of a specification for a game product,
3. appreciate the need for constructing a structured representation of a game during the design phase,
4.  recognise the benefits of working in a multi-disciplinary team when producing games,
5. participate in a team to produce a prototype game from a client brief,
6. use background research to establish criteria that evaluates their own work while using Harvard referencing to support said criteria.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.