Module Descriptors
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR GAMES DESIGN
GDEV40023
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Wael Elzanaty
Email: wael.elzanaty@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 152
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence B, Digital Institute London, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Digital Institute London
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO - 2000 WORDS weighted at 40%
- SELF-DIRECTED PROJECT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Indicative Content
Project Scoping
Independant learning strategies
Reflective practices
Research Techniques
Project Managment
Communication Methodologies
Independant learning strategies
Reflective practices
Research Techniques
Project Managment
Communication Methodologies
Additional Assessment Details
Assessment Component 1 – (Learning Outcomes 1 ,2 and 3)
A self-directed project weighted at 60% consisting of:
A role dependent artifact, agreed by a supervisor, such as:
Design \ Tech – A mini game
Animation – A more complex animated character
3D Art – An asset pack
Assessment Component 2 – (Learning Outcomes 2 and 4)
A project management portfolio weighted at 40% consisting of:
Evidence of planning, scoping and preparation
Evidence of researched techniques
Evidence of testing during development of the artifact
Critical Reflection of methodology and results
A self-directed project weighted at 60% consisting of:
A role dependent artifact, agreed by a supervisor, such as:
Design \ Tech – A mini game
Animation – A more complex animated character
3D Art – An asset pack
Assessment Component 2 – (Learning Outcomes 2 and 4)
A project management portfolio weighted at 40% consisting of:
Evidence of planning, scoping and preparation
Evidence of researched techniques
Evidence of testing during development of the artifact
Critical Reflection of methodology and results
Learning Strategies
1*1 Hour Lecture
1*2 Hour Tutorial
1*3 Hour Support
1*2 Hour Tutorial
1*3 Hour Support
Learning Outcomes
Discover further learning in an area of interest, showing knowledge of new theories in chosen field
Identify core principles of a chosen area of interest and in project management.
Demonstrate further skills in a chosen area of interest in a structured independent learning environment.
Discuss progress and skill development within a reflective context
Identify core principles of a chosen area of interest and in project management.
Demonstrate further skills in a chosen area of interest in a structured independent learning environment.
Discuss progress and skill development within a reflective context
Resources
3D Modelling Software
Game Engine Software
Game Animation Software
Photo Editing Software
Video Editing/Compositing software
Digital Academy Forum
Digital Academy Upload System
Data Projection Resource
Game Engine Software
Game Animation Software
Photo Editing Software
Video Editing/Compositing software
Digital Academy Forum
Digital Academy Upload System
Data Projection Resource
Texts
BASSOT, B. (2017) The Reflective Journal. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 1137324716
DAVIES, R. (2013) Introducing the Creative Industries: From Theory to Practice. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN 1849205736
ESS, C. (2015) Digital Media Ethics. 2nd ed. Cambridge, UK: Polity. ISBN 0745656064
HANSEN, A. (2013) Media and Communication Research Methods. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 023000007X
GAUNTLETT, D. (2015) Making Media Studies: The Creativity Turn in Media and Communications Studies. New York: Peter ISBN 1433123347
Lang. BROUGHTON, P. (2013) Life's a Pitch. London: Portfolio Penguin. ISBN 9780241959992
ROBERTS-BRESLIN, J. (2012) Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production. New York: Focal Press. ISBN 9781138240391
DAVIES, R. (2013) Introducing the Creative Industries: From Theory to Practice. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN 1849205736
ESS, C. (2015) Digital Media Ethics. 2nd ed. Cambridge, UK: Polity. ISBN 0745656064
HANSEN, A. (2013) Media and Communication Research Methods. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 023000007X
GAUNTLETT, D. (2015) Making Media Studies: The Creativity Turn in Media and Communications Studies. New York: Peter ISBN 1433123347
Lang. BROUGHTON, P. (2013) Life's a Pitch. London: Portfolio Penguin. ISBN 9780241959992
ROBERTS-BRESLIN, J. (2012) Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production. New York: Focal Press. ISBN 9781138240391
Web Descriptors
This module lets you improve on a chosen route to create your first independent project. You'll be looking at production methodology and project planning as well as putting together a project of your choice.