Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to work in a game production team and manage scope to ensure completion of the product within the timeframe allotted. He is also able to design and implement a 2D game with one or more levels with at least one core mechanic. Student is able to design and implement basic AI for the game, simple UI for front-end, in-game events and end-game scenarios.

Content (course unit)

Game project, teamwork, game release, scope, 2D game, UI.

Prerequisites (course unit)

2D Game Design & Construction for Games Artists or 2D Game Design & Construction for Programmers

Further information (course unit)

For Games Adacemy Students

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to design and implement character that can be controlled via player interactions.
The student is able to apply a range of transforms to input data to control player interactions within a 2D environment.
The student is able to create 2D characters and environments for games.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to design and implement a range of AI for NPC characters and player threats within this 2D world .
The student is able to design and implement 2D character with animations for a game.
The student is able to work within a team to control scope and complete a 2D game project within the time allotted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to apply learned skills for building a final package for deployment to PC.
The student is able to apply learned skills for releasing a 2D game.

Location and time

GameStudio at Kuntokatu (C3-20)

Exam schedules

Game project

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on the project results and student project reports and reviews

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Independent project work in teams

Learning materials

Online resources at Tabula

Student workload

10cr, about 270 working hours
Project checking
Project work in teams
Project presentations

Practical training and working life cooperation

Gareth Noyce (TripleEh)

International connections

Gareth Noyce (TripleEh)

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student contribution to the project is not significant and peer reviews are poor. The student has problems with time management and deadlines but is able to deliver at some point.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student contribution to the project is significant and peer reviews are good. The student can manage his/her time and meet most deadlines.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student contribution to the project is significant and displays a high quality standard and the peer reviews are excellent. The student can manage his/her time well and meet the required deadlines.