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Introduction to Game Design - SOMA3622
SOMA3622

 
Faculty: College of Fine Arts
 
 
School:  School of Media Arts
 
 
Course Outline: Download course outline (PDF format)
 
 
Campus: College of Fine Arts Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 1 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course introduces principles for the design and playtesting of computer games. Concepts of game mechanics, gameplay, games as rule systems, scripting, level design, prototyping, play testing, serious games, and ludological issues and themes are covered to allow students to develop, analyse and extend game design. Because of the detail and complexity of the skills involved in this subject, students undertaking this work will be expected to devote a significant portion of their time outside of classes to progress with this work in a satisfactory manner.

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