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Creating Your First Video GameLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: IM00CT20

Credits

3 op

Objectives

-Students are able to create simple html5-based video games.
-Students are able to do game graphics, level design and game logic without the need to learn code syntax.
-The students are able to collaborate online in an international student team in order to create a working video game as the course work project.

Content

During this online course, the students create a simple video game. The tools used during the course are free and no prior knowledge of coding is required. The games created as a result of this course will be playable with any web browser. The course is built in a way that allows it to be customized to individual learning preferences of each student. As a student, you can choose if you want to use a lecture based structured approach or a more flexible problem based learning approach during this course.

Enrolment period

02.05.2024 - 20.09.2024

Timing

05.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

Media and Arts

Campus

TAMK Mediapolis

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
  • Antti Perälä
Person in charge

Antti Perälä

Groups
  • 22MEDIAART
  • 21MEDIAART
  • 23MEDIAART
    Degree Programme in Media and Arts
  • VAPAA

Objectives (course unit)

-Students are able to create simple html5-based video games.
-Students are able to do game graphics, level design and game logic without the need to learn code syntax.
-The students are able to collaborate online in an international student team in order to create a working video game as the course work project.

Content (course unit)

During this online course, the students create a simple video game. The tools used during the course are free and no prior knowledge of coding is required. The games created as a result of this course will be playable with any web browser. The course is built in a way that allows it to be customized to individual learning preferences of each student. As a student, you can choose if you want to use a lecture based structured approach or a more flexible problem based learning approach during this course.

Location and time

This course is done fully online. Here is the Zoom link: https://tuni.zoom.us/j/65682046041

Assessment methods and criteria

-The course is evaluated based on a course work task and graded as a pass/fail.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

-Online lectures
-Learning by doing
-Problem based learning

Learning materials

-Free digital resources

Student workload

3 x 27h = 81h

Enrolment period

02.05.2023 - 14.09.2023

Timing

06.10.2023 - 04.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

Media and Arts

Campus

TAMK Mediapolis

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
  • Antti Perälä
Person in charge

Antti Perälä

Groups
  • 22MEDIAART
  • 21MEDIAART
  • VAPAA
  • 23MEDIAART
    Degree Programme in Media and Arts

Objectives (course unit)

-Students are able to create simple html5-based video games.
-Students are able to do game graphics, level design and game logic without the need to learn code syntax.
-The students are able to collaborate online in an international student team in order to create a working video game as the course work project.

Content (course unit)

During this online course, the students create a simple video game. The tools used during the course are free and no prior knowledge of coding is required. The games created as a result of this course will be playable with any web browser. The course is built in a way that allows it to be customized to individual learning preferences of each student. As a student, you can choose if you want to use a lecture based structured approach or a more flexible problem based learning approach during this course.

Location and time

This course is done fully online. Here is the Zoom link: https://tuni.zoom.us/j/65682046041

Assessment methods and criteria

-The course is evaluated based on a course work task and graded as a pass/fail.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

-Online lectures
-Learning by doing
-Problem based learning

Learning materials

-Free digital resources

Student workload

3 x 27h = 81h

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failing grade = failure to meet the majority of the course work criteria.
Passing grade = the majority of the course work criteria is met.