Module Details
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Title Game Design Independent Project
Code SOTA205
Coordinator Dr PA Turowski
Music
Paul.Turowski@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 30

Aims

To begin to develop a portfolio of work in the chosen pathway.
To hone practical skills in a specific area of game content creation.
To develop creativity and a sense of self-reliance.
To gain experience generating an effective project proposal.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate pathway-specific skills

(LO2) Organise and implement design projects in an individual context

(LO3) Produce work suitable for inclusion with a professional portfolio

(S1) Time and project management; organization skills

(S2) Communication (written, verbal, narrative/visual/musical/interactive)

(S3) Creativity and adaptability

(S4) IT/technical skills

(S5) Writing

(S6) Critical thinking

Syllabus
 

Topics will be determined with the students on a case-by-case basis based on chosen pathways.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Tutorial
Description: Regular one-on-one supervisory sessions.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students will regularly work on projects that are agreed upon on a case-by-case basis in the unscheduled directed hours.
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 24

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Meetings every fortnight in which students share work and discuss topics related to game design.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   6

 24

     24

 54
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 246
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
A final coherent collection of all assets created for an original game project. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Ass  0    80       
A written document outlining the proposed work for the final portfolio. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment   0    20       

Recommended Texts
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