Æliens

topic(s)

• trend(s) -- current development(s) in gaming
• workflow(s) -- steps in game development
• game engine(s) -- comparative evaluation(s)
• classification(s) -- casual, serious, adventure, urban ...
• game pattern(s) -- mode(s) of interaction
• case studies -- applying game pattern(s)
• design issue(s) -- narrative(s) vs game play

NM5 target(s)

• skill(s) -- design, coding
• knowledge -- game engine(s), game (play) mechanics
• theory -- game development workflow(s)
• experience(s) -- construction of moderately complex game
• attitude - creativity, aesthetics, explorative

game development -- criteria

• canonical example(s) -- wack'em / code(s)
• (online) reference material(s) -- game development / resource(s) / help(s)
• challenging target(s) -- rethoric(s) of chabge / resource(s) / inspire(s)

session(s)

1. introduction -- game design & development
2. brain storm(s) -- what is the name of the game?
3. case study I -- applying game design patterns
4. concept presentation(s) -- ideas & plan(s)
5. game engine(s) -- comparative evaluation(s)
6. case study II -- applying game design patterns
7. urban game(s) -- interactive (smart) space(s)
8. presentation of final assignment(s)

basic(s) -- game development

1. mathematics -- testing skill level
2. physicss -- exploring a physical model
3. animation(s) -- re-make(s) of a classic, e.g. tetris

final(s) -- game development

• simulation(s) -- of natural or artificial system
• scenario-driven narrative(s) -- to promote collaboration
• augmented reality game -- using augmented/mixed reality technology

1. Teaching Software Engineering through Game Design
2. Bjork, S., Holopainen, J. (2005) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media
3. A. Eliëns, topical media & game development -- media.eliens.net

resource(s) / NM5

• brand(s) -- www.newzoo.com
• case(s) -- www.nederlandsmedianetwerk.nl/profiles/blogs/mediacase-newzoo-rabobank
• fun & game(s) -- springerlink.com/content/k882kqk6686v
• unity -- unity3d.com/unity
• creative virtuality -- www.virtueelplatform.nl/page/279/en
• museum -- casualgameplay.com/?PAGE=GameDetail&AID=1113
• serious -- www.seriousgames.dk
• magic pen -- description / magic.pen.fizzlebot.com
• getty -- www.getty.edu/gettygames
• vrouw(en) -- www.teamgx.nl
• spot(s) -- www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/hov
• history -- www.thedoteaters.com
• censuur -- www.groene.nl/2008/6/GAME-CENSUUR
• process -- www.mine-control.com/zack/patterns/gameprocess.html