The purpose of this module is to research and evaluate emerging trends in games design, consider games design from a wider theoretical perspective and consider the effect of new technologies on games design.

This module builds on the vocationally oriented games design work from the second year and seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills that will significantly enhance their insights into the games design process and its creative potentials in the short and medium terms.

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to

• Identify and critically evaluate emerging trends in games design.
• Apply a range of theories, from inside and outside the games industry, to the analysis and design of computer games.
• Assess the impact of new technologies, both hardware and software, on games design.

Student achievement is measured by an In-Course Assessment, comprising

• 4000 word essay on an emerging technology and its potential impact on games design.
• A report documenting the design of a game and the way in which this is informed by various aspects of theory introduced on the module. The report is to be supported by a level/demo constructed using a game editor such as Unreal.

Games Design and Production 2 is a pre-requisite for this module.

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