Experimental Game Design (11688.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
South Bank, QLD |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit will examine contemporary game systems and how they relate to play objectives and player perception. Participants will develop an understanding of a range of game design strategies within a variety of game genres. Theoretical and practical knowledge learnt will then be applied to the creation of gaming prototypes that explore advanced concepts of game design and gameplay. This unit aims to enable participants to understand the theoretical and practical knowledge required to engage creatively in the production and art of game design.
1. Deconstruct and evaluate a range of games design strategies from a variety of genres and development generations;
2. Evaluate contemporary games development methodologies;
3. Design and create rapid prototypes that explore and test a variety of design theories;
4. Discuss and explain methods used to enhance experimental process; and
5. Critique own design prototypes and reflect on experience.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Deconstruct and evaluate a range of games design strategies from a variety of genres and development generations;
2. Evaluate contemporary games development methodologies;
3. Design and create rapid prototypes that explore and test a variety of design theories;
4. Discuss and explain methods used to enhance experimental process; and
5. Critique own design prototypes and reflect on experience.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9750 Experimental Game DesignAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Enrique Klein |
| 2024 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Enrique Klein |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
- Schell, J 2008, The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, San Francisco
Participation requirements
Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
- Practise effective physical distancing;
- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to Queensland Government guidelines, and
· Follow TAFE Queensland communications for current health and campus advice https://tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/health-advice.html?
Students should endeavour to maintain at least 80% attendance for all lectures and tutorials. Lectures and tutorials are designed to scaffold student learning and assist students to complete their Assignment tasks. If there is a legitimate reason for an absence, then the lecturer should be emailed as a courtesy to explain the absence.
Additionally, students are expected to engage in an additional 4-7hrs of work per week for the unit, which excludes the lectures and tutorials (approximately 80hrs over a semester).
Required IT skills
This unit assumes IT and media production skills in line with the prerequisite units. Students should be comfortable designing, developing and producing digital media in a range of forms.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not Applicable
