Visual Studies (for Video Games) - CFT2180

Assessment 1: Other

Formative assessment and feedback will be offered throughout the module in a staged program of interim “crit. sessions”. Regular inspection of the learner’s work (and progress) will be made and appropriate feedback given.

Other

Assessment 1: Portfolio

A design portfolio which demonstrates the considered application of a range of technologies and techniques in the development of a set of visual assets for a computer games context.

Portfolio

<p>This is a broad introductory module covering the key theoretical principles of visual design for computer games. Using a broad range of traditional and digital tools you will develop core practical and software skills in design, development and asset production processes.</p>

School of Computing and Engineering

<p>https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/CFT2180</p>

Music Technology and Games

CFT2180 - Visual Studies (for Video Games)

Visual Studies (for Video Games)

Demonstrate appropriate use and application of a range of relevant hardware and software. 

Understand the basic principles of operation and main performance characteristics of a range of appropriate hardware and software in relation to visual design. 

Understand general principles of visual design in relation to the screen / Graphical User Interface. 

Know and articulate basic concepts and stages involved within the design and creation of visual elements for games and interactive media.

Design and develop visual concepts for the creation of games assets.

Demonstrate skills in generating and processing visual assets appropriate for games.