Concept Art for Computer Games

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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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.

2. — Understand the types of digital graphic images and graphical file formats for computer games.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

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

  • 2.2.

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

  • 2.3.

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

3. — Know how to draw concept art for computer games.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Research ideas to meet a client brief.

  • 3.2.

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

  • 3.3.

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