november 2014. talk to the person next to you for 2 minutes about your favourite game. what do you...
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BTEC IT WITH GAME DESIGN
TASTER SESSION
November 2014
STARTER Talk to the person next to you for 2
minutes about your favourite game. What do you like about it and why?
FEEDBACK What games did we come up with? Were any a surprise?
VIDEO GAME EVOLUTION Video games have been around for a
number of years now. Watch this video and see how many
games you recognise!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRvclH7tRvk
What changes can you spot in the games as they have evolved?
GAME DESIGNING When games are designed it is a long
process: Initial ideaPitch (where you try and get a someone to
make your idea)Game design document (a detailed written
breakdown of all aspects of the play, characters and controls)
Design of layouts and characters and levels – lots of drawing is done here
Only once this is completed is the game ready to be programmed!
WHAT TO THINK ABOUT When games are designed you have to
think about:Genre – what type of game are you makingAudience – who are you making it forCharacters – who are you going to see on-
screenVisual Style – how is the game going to
look.
SUCCESS OR FAILURE Get a game right and you can make a
fortune Get it wrong and you can lose a lot! Look at these 2 trailers from 2014. Talk
with a friend about why you think one was a success and one was a failure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5drSYII5mFYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z0fTCYFdhw
APPLYING THE TERMS Use the A3 sheet of paper and the
Game Design Dictionaries you have been given.
Write the name of a game in the centre. Mind Map all the key terms that apply to
that game. What do you notice about the games?
ABOUT THE COURSE 6 modules across 2 years 100% coursework, no examination. Some group or paired work. This course is focussed on skills and
understanding needed in the real world. Learn useful skills and techniques.
YEAR 12 MODULES Year 12 modules:1. IT Skills for Employability (core). This is
about using IT skills to further your career. Presentation and Communication skills are assessed. You look at how you can develop yourself to be more effective.
2. Computer Systems (core). Learn what goes on inside a computer and how to fix common faults and upgrade key components.
3. Computer Game Design. You go through the design process for a game of your own – from initial idea to pitch to design document. You also write reviews of existing games.
ANY QUESTIONS?