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GAM 218 - Game Design Portfolio Capstone

4 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Production of a professional quality game design portfolio with a focus on a comprehensive capstone project. Includes production of a digital art portfolio, development of a game trailer, playable prototype, project management, current digital arts tools and processes, resumes and interviews, and presentation of a portfolio.

Prerequisite(s): GAM 120  or GAM 201 .


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Design, develop, and produce a professional quality game design portfolio.
  2. Develop an online trailer of a new game idea.
  3. Develop a playable game prototype.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct team and project management tasks.
  5. Identify and practice current digital tools, workflow routines, creative, and professional processes.
  6. Create a professional resume and communicate appropriately in an interview.
  7. Present a portfolio in a current media format.

Outline:
  1. Production of Digital Art Portfolio
  1. Develop concepts and specifications for professional quality portfolio
  2. Create concept art
  3. Explore various media for presentation
  1. Development of a Game Trailer
  1. Present concept art and other materials in an interactive Flash movie
  2. Create a short cinematic using three dimensional modeling software
  3. Explore online forums of new game concepts
  1. Playable Prototype
  1. Game development document
  2. Storyboard
  3. Create graphics for  prototype
  4. Create computer scripts for interactive play
  1. Project Management
  1. Task assignment
  2. Milestones
  3. Accountability
  4. Leadership
  1. Current Digital Art Tools and Processes
  1. Explore current game development  tools
  2. Assemble and publish creative projects using current digital tools
  3. Publishing and presenting projects in professional environment
  1. Resumes and Interviews
  1. Personal image
  2. Researching companies
  3. Communication skills
  4. Different types of resumes
  1. Presentation of Portfolio
  1. Preparing portfolio presentations
  1. World Wide Web
  2. Compact disc (CD)
  3. Digital video disc (DVD)
  4. Print
  5. Other media
  1. Presenting creative digital projects to clients in professional environment


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2017/18