Concept Art and Digital Graphics for Computer Games

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU028657
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the purpose of concept art, the types of digital graphic images and graphical file formats for computer games

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the purpose of concept art for computer games.

  • 1.2

    Describe drawing styles and drawing media used for concept art.

  • 1.3

    Explain vector and bitmap graphics and their use within computer games.

  • 1.4

    Explain how different types of graphical images relate to file formats.

  • 1.5

    Discuss the impact that file formats, compression techniques, image resolution and colour depth have on file size and image quality.

2

Know how to draw concept art for computer games

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Research ideas to meet a client brief.

  • 2.2

    Draw preliminary designs for a client brief using an appropriate drawing technique and style

  • 2.3

    Apply shading and colour to the preliminary designs for a client brief.

3

Be able to digitise concept art for computer game graphics

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Create digitised versions of concept art using appropriate technologies.

  • 3.2

    Develop digital variance of concept art using tools and techniques of industry standard software.

     Includes both bitmap and vector.

  • 3.3

    Export finalised digital graphics that are fit for purpose for computer games

4

Be able to evaluate and modify computer game graphics 

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Present digital graphics to a defined audience

  • 4.2

    Modify digital graphics as a result of peer/client feedback

  • 4.3

    Explain the potential legal implications of using, creating and editing digital graphics.