Game Architecture and Design
Game Architecture and Design

Course Type (SWS)

Lecture: 2 │ Exercise: 2 │ Lab: 0 │ Seminar: 0

Exam Number:	ZKD 50049
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Language:	English
Cycle:	SS
ECTS:	6

Exam Type

Oral Exam (30 min.)

assigned Study Courses

• M.Sc. Applied Cognitive and Media Science (Computer Science), PO14 - M-KM(IN)-14 (Elective Subject)
• M.Sc. Applied Cognitive and Media Science (Psychology), PO14 - M-KM(PS)-14 (Elective Subject)
• M.Sc. Applied Cognitive and Media Science (Social Media and Professional Communications), PO14 - M-KM(SMPK)-14 (Elective Subject)
• M.Sc. Applied Computer Sience (Interactive and Cooperative Systems), PO12 - M-AI(IKS)-12 (Elective Subject)
• M.Sc. Computer Engineering (Intelligent Networked Systems), PO15 - M-CE(INS)-15 (Elective Subject)
• M.Sc. Computer Engineering (Interactive Systems and Visualization), PO15 - M-CE(ISV)-15 (Elective Subject)

assigned People

• Prof. Maic Masuch

assigned Modules

• Electives Computer Engineering
• Electives Informatik für den Anwendungsbereich (AI IKS)
• Electives Interactive Systems and Visualization (CE)
• Game Architecture and Design
• Social Media & Entertainment Systeme

Information

• Deutsch
• English

Beschreibung:	Die Veranstaltung fokussiert sich auf das Design und die Entwicklung digitaler Spiele, wobei folgende Themen abgedeckt werden: • Innovative Spieleideen • Produktionsprozess digitaler Spiele • Produktionswerkzeuge für Spiele • Projekt Engineering • Struktur von Spielen • Gameplay & Game Balance • Playtesting, Qualtitätssicherung und Spielspaß • Entertainment Interface Design • Interactive Storytelling • Character Development • Game Business • Zukunft der interaktiven Unterhaltung
Lernziele:	Die Teilnehmer lernen ihr eigenes Computerspiel zu entwerfen und zu entwickeln, angefangen von der Idee bis zum voll spielbaren Prototyp. Die Lernziele sind: • Design und Entwurfsprinzipien digitaler Spiele kennen lernen • Arbeitsweise und Aufbau digitaler Spiele verstehen • Den Prozess der Entwicklung digitaler Spiele verstehen • Die Spieleindustrie kennen lernen • Entwurf und Entwicklung eines eigenen Spiels im Team • Intensive Anwendung von agilem Projektmanagement in einem Multimedia-Projekt
Literatur:	- Fullerton, Tracy et al: Game Design Workshop, 2nd ed. Morgan Kaufmann, 2008. - Ernest Adams: Fundamentals of Game Design, 2nd Edition, New Riders, 2009. - Jesse Schell: The Art of Game Design. A book of Lenses, Morgan Kaufmann, 2008.
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Description:	The course focuses on the design and development of digital games covering the following topics: • Game Innovation and Ideas • The Production Process of Digital Games • Game Production Tools • Project Engineering • Structure of Games • Gameplay & Game Balance • Playtesting, Quality Assurance and Fun • Entertainment Interface Design • Interactive Storytelling • Character Development • Game Business • The Future of Interactive Entertainment
Learning Targets:	Students will learn to design and to develop their own computer game, from the very idea to a complete playable game prototype. The course teaches students the following: • Learn about the design and development of computer games • Learn how digital games work and what they are made of • Understand the process of game development • Understand the games industry • Design and produce your own game in a team • Learn intensively about project management of multimedia projects with the latest agile software design methodologies
Literature:	- Fullerton, Tracy et al: Game Design Workshop, 2nd ed. Morgan Kaufmann, 2008. - Ernest Adams: Fundamentals of Game Design, 2nd Edition, New Riders, 2009. - Jesse Schell: The Art of Game Design. A book of Lenses, Morgan Kaufmann, 2008.
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