1. Phase 2: Game Design

2. Phase 2: Game Design Outcomes (Slide 1) I can research and develop a specification for my game, including: – The target audience; – The genre; – The theme; – The game play; – A mood board; – A storyboard. I can identify specific and measurable success criteria related to the project brief. I can give effective feedback to others.

3. I can search for and define the meaning of the word ‘pitch’. I can create and deliver an effective presentation to pitch my game. Phase 2: Game Design Outcomes (Slide 2)

4. The Client Brief A local games company want you to develop a computer game that would be suitable for boys or girls aged 11-16. The game can be any genre. The game should have some form of scoring and have levels.

5. Research Using the internet you need to research your chosen game genre. Find 3 images of games that are similar to the one that you would like to create. Create a slide that tells me: – Who your target audience is. – What theme you have chosen. – What the game play will be like. – Your game genre.

6. From a Verne’s Eye View Progressively difficult levels Fantasy Hidden Object Game Suitable for both boys and girls. Research - Example

7. Developing a Concept Create your initial proposal for your game using the template. Remember to include: – Your target audience – The theme – What the game play will be like – The genre – The success criteria

8. What is a Mood Board? ? What is a Mood Board? When are they used? Why are they used?

9. Mood Board Examples

10. Mood Boards Find 3 examples of a mood board and paste them into a document. Annotate the images with the following information: – What are the key features? – What items do they contain? – How do you think the colour scheme influences the overall feel of the mood board?

11. Create Your Mood Board Create your mood board for your game. Think about: – Texture – Characters – Target audience – Game play – Levels – Points Success looks like: – A mood board which has at least 10 images. – Gives an understanding of your target audience. – Makes the theme overt.

12. Review Your Mood Board Pair Share: discuss your mood board with your partner. How good is your mood board against the success criteria? – A mood board which has at least 10 images. – Gives an understanding of your target audience. – Makes the theme overt. What are the strong points and what should you improve?