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Game Design (5 cr)

Code: IM00DS60-3005

General information


Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 30.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
RDI portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
TAMK Mediapolis
Teaching languages
English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
Pasi Pekkanen
Gareth Noyce
Person in charge
Pasi Pekkanen
Groups
23MEDIAART
Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Tags
ONLINE
Course
IM00DS60

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to design a simple board game with one unique mechanic and make a game concept presentation. Student is able to identify and discuss a range of game mechanics. He is also able to take existing game and discuss changes to design for monetisation and publishing.

Content (course unit)

Basics of game design and different kind of game mechanics, game concept presentation, monetisation with game design.

Prerequisites (course unit)

None

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

The student can design a simple board game with one unique mechanic.
The student is able to identify a basic game mechanics.

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

The student can identify and discuss a range of game mechanics in PC/Console games.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can pitch a game concept.
The student can take existing game and discuss changes to design for monetisation and publishing.

Location and time

Online Workshops & talks
Thursdays starting at 10.
Zoom link in Moodle

Exam schedules

Assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

Personal course activity: 50 %.
Assignments: 50 %

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments

Learning materials

Moodle

Student workload

5cr about 135 working hours

Practical training and working life cooperation

Gareth Noyce, Triple Eh

International connections

Game Designer and Producer Gareth Noyce from UK and founder in Triple Eh is one of the teachers of the course. That is why the game ideas and concepts are written in English.

Further information

Aimed for Game Academy students.

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

Student can design a simple board game with one unique mechanic
Student is able to identify a basic game mechanics

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

Student can identify and discuss a range of game mechanics in PC/Console games

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

Student can pitch a game concept
Student can take existing game and discuss changes to design for monetisation and publishing

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