Study Guide

Objective

Game Design

The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• Be familiar with core gameplay mechanics.
• Have knowledge about game design.
• Create a core loop in games.
• Identify and limit game scope.
• Understand and accept that even the best game ideas might be cancelled.
• Be aware of the values and worldviews promoted by game narratives and mechanics to make deliberate design choices.

Content

Execution and presentation of work.

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1 (pass)
The student
- participates in the course according to the mandatory attendance requirements
- completes assignments and receives a passing grade
- understand the basic contents of the course of studies
- cooperates in group assignments

Grade 2 (fair)
The student
- participates in the course
- hands in the required assignments
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
- cooperates in group assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3 (good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
- adds value to the learning environment in group assignments

Grade 4 (very good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- submits assigned tasks on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- demonstrates development of their professional identity
- adds value to the learning environment in group projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5 (excellent)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assigned tasks independently and demonstrates initiative
- submits assigned tasks on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- demonstrates development of their professional identity
- adds value to the learning environment in group projects
- masters the course content and applies the knowledge in their own work