COMP9752 Computer Game Development GE

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Overview

This topic provides a thorough exploration of the field of computer game development, including the design, project management and development of complex, digital, interactive, player-centric experiences. Specific areas will include: Examining the architecture of computer games through various perspectives – design, play, and societyPractical experience in the design and implementation … For more content click the Read More button below.

Examining the architecture of computer games through various perspectives – design, play, and society
Practical experience in the design and implementation of game mechanics, rules, objects and interactions
Practical experience working with industry game development engines and the implementation languages
Practical application of Agile game development principles across the breadth of the project
Investigating the history of computer games and their development
Incorporating contemporary learning theory research and game design for non-entertainment purposes in the development of serious games

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students with:

The skills to create digital games
The ability to critique the complexity of structure and processes associated with a real-time, user driven, interactive system
The techniques to relate framework principles in the examination of commercial digital games
An appreciation of the history and trends of computer games, their development, and the industry
The skills to construct a complete game production life cycle, from concept to deployment, within an Agile development framework
Interpreting research findings in the field of serious games and learning theory and their application to develop games for purpose

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Design and execute the project management life cycle components for an Agile game development project

Incorporate mechanics, aesthetics, narrative, and technology in the production of digital media artefacts

Develop a functional serious game

Critique existing research publications in the domain of serious games

Develop design materials, computer-based solutions and digital media artefacts appropriate for serious game applications

Work professionally as an individual and in a team

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Computer Game Development GE

COMP9752