Unit 8 – Developing a creative media project

Power Points and Resources

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Topic 1 – Idea generation

Docs: 4 Game Ideas Template

Tools: MindMup 2 –  Bubbl.us –  Padlet

Topic 2 – Designing and Planning Games

Topic 3 – Levels and Gameplay

Topic 4 – Games Mechanics

Topic 5 – Creating a design documeny

Topic 6 – Research

Topic 7 – Creating the game(Pre-production/Production)

Topic 8 – Post Production(Testing)

Topic 9 – Critical Evaluation

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Assignment downloads

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Assignment Brief

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Other Assignment Documents

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Concept Document Template
Proposal Sheet
Project Action Plan & Time Table
Weekly Development Diary/Reflective learning journal.

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Concept Document Examples

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• Bioshock
• Heavy Rain
• Mirrors Edge
• Monster Hunter Tri
• Street Fighter 4

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Game Design Articles

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• Game Engines – How do they Work?
• The Elements of Gameplay
• http://indiegames.com/2013/07/the_essential_checklist_for_ma_1.html

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