| Course title | Videogame design |
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| Course code | KI/VGD |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 2 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction to the history of video games 2. Analysis of the video game canon and MDA methodology 3. Technical foundations of video game development 4. Process and methodologies of video game development 5. Architecture and formal aspects of game systems 6. Narrative and dramatic aspects in game design 7. Creative processes: Conceptualization, prototyping, and gameplay 8. Playtesting and game optimization 9. Presentation and distribution of video games in the industry 10. Aesthetics and philosophy of video games as art forms 11. Psychology and sociology of gamers 12. Serious games and principles of gamification
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to teach students the video game design methodology, which is called playcentric game design. Following this methodology, students design and implement simple video game demos.
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| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
For successful course completion, participants must submit at least one of the following: 1. A playable demo of a developed video game showcasing core gameplay mechanics and design. 2. A thoroughly developed video game concept including design documentation detailing the game world, characters, and mechanics. 3. An advanced research project in the field of game studies focusing on a specific topic with comprehensive analysis and discussion. Projects can be undertaken individually or as a team, with team projects to be reported to the instructor in advance for approval. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Information Sciences (double subject) (A14) | Category: Informatics courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): - (A14) | Category: Informatics courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Information Sciences (double subject) (A14) | Category: Informatics courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Information Systems (A14) | Category: Informatics courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |