The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Information technology 2018 - Online media
- Information technology 2019 - Online media
- Information technology 2020 - Online media
- Information technology 2021 - Online media
- Information technology 2022 - Online media
- Information technology 2023 - Online media
- Media culture 2016 - Online media
- Media culture 2017 - Online media
- Media culture 2018 - Online media
- Film and media 2019 - Online media
- Film and media 2020 - Online media
- Film and media 2021 (online media) - Profil: online media concept and design
- Film and media 2022 (online media) - Profil: online media concept and design
The course takes place in period
- 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
- 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
10 cr
Competency aims
B. BEGREPPSLIG- OCH HANTVERKSMÄSSIG KOMPETENS inom
Film och Media
A. KREATIVITET
D. KOMPETENSEN PROFESSIONELL SAMVERKAN inom
kulturfältet
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
- You have knowledge of how games are produced and
what makes a game successful.
- You understand the basics of working as a
designer, programmer or artist on a game project
and can apply game-specific elements to create
engaging concepts in addition to games.
- You understand the iterative process and can
solve problems from different perspectives.
Skills
- You can design interesting game mechanisms and
build engaging game loops.
- You know the basics of programming that can be
transferred to other languages.
- You can solve problems with a logical deductive
process.
- You can define a realistic scope for a project.
Approach
- You realize the importance of interaction in
groups with different orientations and skills to
achieve better qualities.
- Learn to deal with adversity and develop
perseverance to achieve one's goals.
Course contents
The course contains learning about the games
industry, mechanics, and art using various
software and game engines.
The main assignments will be done using
Tabletopia, and Game Maker Studio 2.x engine, but
final projects can be done using any software.
Study activities
- Lectures - 50 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
- Practical exercises - 50 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 140 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 270 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should do all
assignments and quizzes, and upload their final game
prototypes online, as well as actively participate
throughout the course.
Teacher
- Ahonen Mirko
- Gray Pamela
- Sammander Arash
Examiner
Ahonen Mirko
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (39 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2022-12-16 to 2023-01-23
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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| 2023-01-24 | 09:15 - 12:30 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Zoom link: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-01-25 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-01-31 | 09:15 - 12:30 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-02-01 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-02-07 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-02-08 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-02-14 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Only on zoom! | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-02-15 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-02-21 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-02-22 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-02-28 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-03-01 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-03-07 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | on zoom today only: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-03-08 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-03-14 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | only zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-03-15 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | only zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-03-21 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-03-22 | 09:15 - 12:00 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-03-28 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-03-29 | 09:15 - 12:00 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-04-04 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-04-05 | 09:15 - 12:00 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-04-11 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-04-12 | 09:15 - 12:00 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-04-18 | 09:15 - 12:00 | A303 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
| 2023-04-19 | 09:15 - 12:00 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-04-25 | 09:15 - 13:00 | Spelteori och design för digitala spel​ | Presentation day! zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |
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| 2023-04-26 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Speldesign och produktion | zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69889865614 | Ahonen Mirko Sammander Arash |