GD3S01 - Dissertation (Games Design) 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | GD3S01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation (Games Design) | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Games | ||
| Module Leader: | Jackson Rolls-Gray | ||
| Module Team: | Corrado Morgana, Dann Rees, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101268 - computer games design | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
1. To allow students to develop their understanding of criticism, theory and history in relation to games design practice.
2. To provide students with an opportunity to undertake an extended piece of independent focused research.
3. To further develop students’ abilities to produce an extended piece of formal written work.
Content Summary
The dissertation module provides the intellectual space in which students are able to undertake formal research into an area of personal interest related to games design. It offers the opportunity to explore contemporary issues associated with their practice or the wider field of games studies and in so doing develop a more informed understanding of the debates in theoretical, technical, critical and historical areas relevant to their specialism. The dissertation will normally be developed from interests established from previous modules undertaken.
The outcome should be presented as a reasoned argument, incorporating elements of originality within it. This may include practice-based research or use existing evidence to sustain the debate.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Project supervision | 2 |
| Independent Study | 108 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Construct and sustain a coherent, literate and well-organised debate, demonstrating significant independent research and critical thought. |
| LO2 | Explain and evaluate relevant topics within a chosen field of enquiry, clearly identifying relationships between theory and practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving original research based upon an evaluation of existing materials, primary sources and/or practice-based enquiry. | 0 | 6000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |