GD2S03 - Press play to continue 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | GD2S03 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Press play to continue | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Games | ||
| Module Leader: | Simon Reed | ||
| Module Team: | Andrew Davies, Daniel Birt, Aaron Leslie, Gareth Pugh, Otilia Pasereti, Emma Marshman, Aaron Leslie | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To allow the student to make preferred choice for future study and help with specialising towards a job role.
To develop creative, conceptual and design skills involved in the preparation of the proposed project.
For the student to become more critically aware of the potential for a creative career and its opportunities.
Content Summary
This module aims to give the student greater clarity in employment and career direction. This will result in a level of confidence in expressing themselves and their creative ideas to clients in the world of work and potential level 6 study at USW.
As the student develops a greater sense of their skills and future direction, we shall expect a body of work within the student's specialist area. Module content should include -
A report based on a skills audit and current industry needs.
Create, build and maintain an active work based social media platform such as LinkedIn.
Understand creative and cultural trends and needs in industry
Have a clear understanding of the platforms and content that are being used
This information will be used to inform and then create a portfolio artefact which will be designed and produced so that students can start to actively market themselves towards their chosen USW course / job role or other. It should include one of the following -
A 2D game concept item for pre-production.
A 3D game model for real time engines.
A level design of map for a digital game platform.
A game play feature or mechanic.
A game design or game art document based on a theme.
By researching the current needs of industry, an understanding of the world of work and their own skills, students will be able to become self-aware as people undertaking a career in the creative industries and the direction it should take.
Also includes a work placement (with a minimum of 70 hours) opportunity to enhance qualification and personal development.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 28 |
| Work based learning | 70 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Produce a body of work that fits within the confines of their specialist production role, based on career direction and shows a pathway towards future study and / or job role. |
| LO2 | Prepare various forms of research for a project-based assignment involving sustained independent enquiry |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A reflective report on the learning achieved during the work experience and/or ‘live’ project | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Creative Designs / Art 1 | Students will design and produce game art or design content based on personal interpretation of their career and pathway and towards the job market. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Creative Designs / Art 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |