Welcome to games design BTEC Creative Media - Level 3

While waiting for the lesson to start: Think about a game, possible your favourite game or something you’re currently playing. Consider: Two things you enjoyed Two Things you disliked We will go round the class in 5-10 minutes

Aims Understand units and structure for my lessons Be able to access tutor websites / Explain access to software at home Be able to set up a blog and access cloud storage Be able to post on your blog Understand some of the basic principles of games design

Todays Objectives Get logged in Set up a google account(If you haven't already got one) Set up your own blog(Blogger) Access google drive Introduce yourself to the world(Well the internet) Create a glossary of the basic principles of games design Write a article/review of a game you played over summer/recently

Kahoot quiz https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/aac596da-749a-4657-b31f-504d598eb43a

My Lesson: Unit 8 - Developing a game project Until February Understanding Game Design concepts such as the history of games, gaming platforms, storytelling along with key game design theory and terms. Supporting your assignment work with Fiz, Amy and Josh. Helping to get you ready for your final project After February – The Final Project Design, develop and test your final project for the year Completed in Unreal Engine Other Lecturers will then support this final unit in their lessons This project will decide your final grade for the year. Pass, Merit or Distinction

Tutor Blogs Jamestedder.net

Moodle and the box moodle.nwslc.ac.uk box.nwhc.ac.uk

Go to blogger.com Set up a google account if needed Create your blog Set up your blog Go to blogger.com Set up a google account if needed Create your blog Customise it

Google drive Go to: google.com/drive

Introduce your blog Create your first post on blogger and Introduce yourself You could write about: Your personality, interests, why you made this blog(Not because James told you too!), what you will be posting, why you love games, why you want a career in the games industry and what you hope to achieve over the two years of the course

Principles of games design Download the principles of game design task sheet: Task 1:You will each be given a term to research. Task 2: Research the terms individually Task 3: Next slide James…

Principles of games design – Task 3 Review a game using the task sheet Write a short introduction about 2-3 sentences that sums up the game and catches the reader's attention! Write things you really liked or really disliked. Be specific such as mentioning a map, a gameplay feature, a really annoying glitch etc. Include every concept of the game including the graphics, music, cinematics, story, content, controls, gameplay, and your own opinion. Use examples and references to back up your argument and give the reader an idea of what you are talking about. Try to avoid spoilers however. Write an ending paragraph. Sum it all up with an ending paragraph. Write a sentence about the game, list the pros and cons, and give a score.