Module Descriptors
COMPUTER GAMES SOFTWARE DISSERTATION
XCOM71152
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
45 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 4
Independent Study Hours: 446
Total Learning Hours: 450
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Research papers and standard textbooks appropriate to the area of study.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
Software and hardware appropriate to the chosen project together with standard computing facilities.
Module Indicative Content
This is a major piece of work to be carried out on an individual basis. You are expected to highlight two separate strands during your work on the Dissertation : understanding and application. The first part will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the subject domain. The second part will allow you to demonstrate your abilities through investigation of the problem and the application of appropriate knowledge and skills in providing solutions.
The major aim of the Dissertation is to allow you to extend and unify your understanding of your chosen subject as developed in the underlying modules. The production of the Dissertation is supported by an academic supervisor, who will help you develop your ideas.
It is envisaged that the Dissertation will focus on a particular topic in the Computer Games Software field. This will involve a critical study of recent developments in the field and will be illustrated by a created artifact which may take the form of a software product, a design document (including rigorous specification), or guidelines
Software product - Prototype of a suitable software application, interface or tool.
Design document or specification - A suitable document to include planning, modelling, implementation and testing recommendations together with a rigorous specification.
Framework - Document detailing research into method, components / approach, tools or testing and taken to the production of a small prototype.
Guidelines - Set of recommendations based upon relevant research, developed theorem and models which have undergone some form of trial or testing process.
On starting the dissertation students will be given a handbook that details dissertation content, layout/presentation issues, and other areas such as the role of the dissertation supervisor.
The major aim of the Dissertation is to allow you to extend and unify your understanding of your chosen subject as developed in the underlying modules. The production of the Dissertation is supported by an academic supervisor, who will help you develop your ideas.
It is envisaged that the Dissertation will focus on a particular topic in the Computer Games Software field. This will involve a critical study of recent developments in the field and will be illustrated by a created artifact which may take the form of a software product, a design document (including rigorous specification), or guidelines
Software product - Prototype of a suitable software application, interface or tool.
Design document or specification - A suitable document to include planning, modelling, implementation and testing recommendations together with a rigorous specification.
Framework - Document detailing research into method, components / approach, tools or testing and taken to the production of a small prototype.
Guidelines - Set of recommendations based upon relevant research, developed theorem and models which have undergone some form of trial or testing process.
On starting the dissertation students will be given a handbook that details dissertation content, layout/presentation issues, and other areas such as the role of the dissertation supervisor.
Module Learning Strategies
Initially you should : (a) identify the area of study; (b) develop a plan including for the project milestones, deliverables and development schedule; (c) identify the resources needed. Following this the research and development needs to be carried out. This should be based on the techniques and knowledge gleaned from the underlying modules, together with advice from an academic supervisor. Finally the report should be produced describing the achievements, techniques used and analytic aspects of the Dissertation.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A dissertation of 15,000 words and created artifact.
100% coursework (Learning outcomes 1-4)
A dissertation read and assessed by two Academics and a viva (in addition a demonstration of the artifact may be required but the viva is an oral examination of the work written in the dissertation and any relevant background material).
100% coursework (Learning outcomes 1-4)
A dissertation read and assessed by two Academics and a viva (in addition a demonstration of the artifact may be required but the viva is an oral examination of the work written in the dissertation and any relevant background material).