Module detail

SHE level	8
SCQF credit points	20
ECTS credit points	10
Module code	M2I325669
Module Leader	Ben Ivory
School	School of Science & Engineering
Subject	Applied Computer Games
Trimester	B (January start)

Summary of content

The module offers students the opportunity to develop a solution to a realistic problem relevant to the domain of the student's programme of study and appropriate to the student's level of study. It will involve the utilisation of the knowledge and skills developed throughout the student's current level of study in producing an appropriate solution
The emphasis of this module is on applying the development lifecycle practiced by professionals in their area of study (e.g. the software application development lifecycle and its constituent parts the game development process) to frame and follow a project plan that leads to a solution for a given project specification/design brief relevant to the student's chosen study pathway.
The balance of activities will depend on the specific objectives of the topics covered but the problem is intended to provide challenges and learning experiences that further help develop the student's insight into practices and skills associated with their intended career pathway within a simulated working environment, and develop their competence to operate successfully as part of a team.
It is a group-based project and the work completed within this module by an individual student will require the student to work with other students following the same module. Project specifications/design briefs are expected to be from real external customers. At this programme level the group are expected to develop and follow a project plan framed around a relevant development process for a well defined problem area as a group with the assistance of, and under the supervision of, a module tutor and work towards well defined deliverables that meet defined requirements using specified resources.
Students require working in a self motivated, coordinated way within collectively defined schedules and further developing confidence in their ability to work with others on analysing and creatively solving problems.
As well as reflecting on their personal performance (strengths and wea

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The University 'Strategy for Learning' documentation has informed the learning and teaching strategy for this module. The course material and overall project guidance approach will be introduced through seminars/workshops. The tutorials will be used as project supervision, monitoring and support sessions with each individual project group, and for the explanation and elaboration of seminar material and overall project guidance and support. A significant portion of the student's independent learning is expected to be spent in group based situations developing elements of the problem solution.

The course material and overall project guidance approach will be introduced through seminars/workshops. The tutorials will be used as project supervision, monitoring and support sessions with each individual project group, and for the explanation and elaboration of seminar material and overall project guidance and support. The group is also likely to have client meetings at the beginning and end of the project. A significant portion of the student's independent learning is expected to be spent in group based situations developing elements of the problem solution.
Full use will be made of GCU Learn to provide Lecture-based and related study materials, along with sample solutions of Tutorial and Laboratory exercises, thus encouraging the development of independent learning and allowing self-reflective feedback on student performance.
Staff-based feedback on student performance for submitted work will be provided in line with the University feedback policy, with summative feedback and grades on the coursework assessment utilising GCU Learn. The additional interactive discussion features of GCU Learn will be utilised, as appropriate to the module, to stimulate independent and flexible student learning outwith scheduled class time.
Students registered on part-time programmes may use elements of work-related activity to underpin the learning on this module. To support part-time students in undertaki

Module structure

Activity	Total hours
Lectures	11
Tutorials	0
Practicals	22
Seminars	0
Independent Learning	145
Assessment	22
Placement	0

Assessment methods

Component	Duration	Weighting	Threshold	Description
Course Work001		100	35	Project Artefact with accompanying documentation and presentation(s)

Academic essentials

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