Course overview
This course will provide students with a foundation in the key aspects of design and production for games, including the tools and theories of the games production industry. Students will develop an understanding of the history of games and the role of the game designer. They will explore game design theory and apply this to the design of their own game. Students will work through the game design process from initial game ideation through game design pre-production and the development of a completed game prototype and initial game play testing.
Course learning outcomes
- Examine and analyse games utilising game design theory and frameworks
- Apply introductory skills to develop game design pre-production artefacts
- Use introductory skills to ideate and realise game design prototypes
- Apply the essential communication and collaboration skills required in the games production industry
- Develop an understanding of User Experience and Interface Design in games.
Availability
Class details
Magill
Class number 28069
Section SE01
Size 25
Available 25
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 28070
Section SE01
Size 20
Available 20
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