SHE level 7 SCQF credit points 20 ECTS credit points 10 Module code M1I625665 Module Leader Julie Campbell School School of Science & Engineering Subject Applied Computer Games Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content This module will provide an overview of the history of games and the game development process as well as considering the cultural and social context of playing games.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward The syllabus will be delivered through a teaching plan, providing a clear structure through the course with a breakdown of Lecture, Lab, Tutorial and Assessment activity.
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward The University 'Strategy for Learning' documentation has informed the learning and teaching strategy for this module. The course material will be introduced through Lectures and practical exercises based on lecture material will be applied during lab and tutorial sessions. Tutorials will be used to explain and elaborate the lecture material as well as carrying out practical work such as working through concepts, pitching ideas, developing storyboards, creating personas, producing physical prototypes, planning for play testing and discussing topics for ethical consideration. The lab work will provide the student with support to develop prototypes. The coursework for this module will be based on the development of a game prototype along with some supporting documentation
Indicative reading arrow_forward Transferrable skills arrow_forward D1 Time management: organising, prioritising and planning work
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 11 Tutorials 11 Practicals 22 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 132 Assessment 24 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 100 35 Practical Assignment
