GA3S05 - Critical Research: Computer Games 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | GA3S05 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Research: Computer Games | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Games | ||
| Module Leader: | Gina Carpenter | ||
| Module Team: | Corrado Morgana, Simon Reed, Pierre Laffoux, 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: | 101019 - computer games graphics | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module will build upon theories and context introduced and developed during previous study.
The aims are:
To allow students to develop their understanding of criticism, theory and history in relation to games design practice.
To provide students with an opportunity to undertake an extended piece of independent focused research.
To further develop students’ abilities to produce an extended piece of formal written work.
Content Summary
The 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. It 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 | 2 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Project supervision | 8 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 22 |
| 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 | Evaluate variety of research tasks related to a sustained enquiry in an appropriate subject for extended study. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Reflective Practice - A full length dissertation of 5500 words or a practical dissertation of 2500 words with a practical component. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |