Game design basicsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AT00BY15
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student knows how
- explain the basic principles of game design
- make use of playfulness in different contexts
- describe the importance of game testing in game development
- design a game design work process
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information Technology (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Markku Hyttinen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLTITVT22SV
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TLTITVT23KM
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student knows how
- explain the basic principles of game design
- make use of playfulness in different contexts
- describe the importance of game testing in game development
- design a game design work process
Implementation and methods of teaching
- Lectures, group work and individual assignments.
- Game concept development project
Timing and attendance
The course hour contact days with students and lot of independent group working.
80% attendance required.
Learning material and recommended literature
The Art of Game Design, Jesse Schell 2008, ISBN 978-0123694966
Working life cooperation
Possibility of RDI-project assignements
Learning environment
Classroom, moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
The course contains contact days with students (33%)
Assignments and group works outside of lectures (67%)
Contents
The course will be implemented by lectures, which will contain theoretical explanations on different aspects of game concept design, incl.
- basic principals of game design, game character design and level design
- Introduction of different platforms and frameworks for game designers
- structure and duties of the game development team.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Students will complete Game design assignment which is reviewed, analysed and approved by lecturers.
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information Technology (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Henri Koukka
- Markku Hyttinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLTIICTDD23KBachelor’s Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology 23K, Double Degree, Lahti
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TLTITVT22K
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TLTITVT21SV
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student knows how
- explain the basic principles of game design
- make use of playfulness in different contexts
- describe the importance of game testing in game development
- design a game design work process
Implementation and methods of teaching
- Lectures, group work and individual assignments.
- Game concept development project
Timing and attendance
The course hour contact days with students and lot of independent group working.
80% attendance required.
Learning material and recommended literature
The Art of Game Design, Jesse Schell 2008, ISBN 978-0123694966
Working life cooperation
Possibility of RDI-project assignements
Learning environment
Classroom, moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
The course contains contact days with students (33%)
Assignments and group works outside of lectures (67%)
Contents
The course will be implemented by lectures, which will contain theoretical explanations on different aspects of game concept design, incl.
- basic principals of game design, game character design and level design
- Introduction of different platforms and frameworks for game designers
- structure and duties of the game development team.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Students will complete Game design assignment which is reviewed, analysed and approved by lecturers.
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information Technology (in Finnish)
Teachers
- LAB_virtuaalihenkilö_TVT_01 Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
- Antti Heinonen
- Lee Walton
Scheduling groups
- Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLTITVT21K
-
07TVT20K
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TLTITVT20SV
Small groups
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
The student knows how
- explain the basic principles of game design
- make use of playfulness in different contexts
- describe the importance of game testing in game development
- design a game design work process
Assessment scale
1-5