Study Guide

Objective

Game Design

Learning Goals for the Study Period (Course)
Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to:

• Understand how a game engine works.
• Understand how 2D and 3D rendering functions within a game engine.
• Create and use 2D and 3D objects in the game engine.
• Create lighting in the game engine.
• Use the camera in the game engine.
• Implement 2D and 3D collision detection in the game engine.
• Use audio in the game engine.
• Handle input in the game engine.
• Script or program to develop a functional game.
• Export the game to various platforms.
• Understand the differences in energy usage between 2D and 3D and their implications for battery life and hardware limitations.
• Understand what should be displayed when the game is played and when it is paused.

Content

Execution and presentation of work.

Qualifications

2D Graphics, Texturing and Animation

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