Module Details |
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Title | PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER GAMES DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION | ||
Code | COMP222 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr K Tsakalidis Computer Science K.Tsakalidis@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To introduce the main issues surrounding the computer games architecture. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Have an understanding of different design issues related to computer games development: game structure, game engine, physics engine; |
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(LO2) Have an appreciation of the fundamental concepts associated with game development: game physics, game artificial intelligence, content generation; |
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(LO3) Have the ability to implement a simple game using an existing game engine. |
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(S1) Problem solving |
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(S2) Application of numeracy |
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(S3) Application of information technology tools |
Syllabus |
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Computer Game Architecture Introduction (2 lectures) Game Physics 3D Maths (2 lectures) Game Artificial Intelligence Decision making (3 lectures) Content genera tion Levels, Mazes, Quests (2 lectures) |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
10 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 120 minutes. | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2nd semester | 24 hours for all CAs | 10 | ||||
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2nd semester | 24 hours for all CAs | 10 |
Recommended Texts |
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