Game Design Storyboarding

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know the principles of character back-story and game character concept art.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the characteristics of a game character along with back-story including special abilities.

  • 1.2.

    Compare different perspectives used in concept artwork for computer games.

2.

Be able to design a game character.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Using a combination of primitive shapes, select and draw one game character mannequin based on the game character.

  • 2.2.

    Using the drawn game character, add muscle contours, shadow and colour to enhance facial and body features.

3.

Be able to create a computer game story. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Create a short computer game story based on a three act structure including action sequences and game play elements.

4.

Be able to storyboard for a computer game.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Create a storyboard based on a computer game story you have created including the timings for each event.

  • 4.2.

    Create a storyboard for an action sequence that is the introduction to a computer game including the timings for each event.

  • 4.3.

    Create a storyboard for the end of game sequence in a computer game including the timings for each event.