Game Development 2009

1. Corey Climo Game Development 2009

2. Context • “Video games have more potential as teaching tools than people realize. There is now a large divide between games meant to educate and games meant to entertain. Somewhere along the line many educational games gave up being fun and games made to entertain gave up the opportunity to benefit there audience. • Can we make games educational and fun? This is where Tangential learning comes in. Studies show people assimilate information better when they study topics they are interested in rather than what they are forced to learn”. (Portnow, 2008) • Explore the issue above select a client and identify an appropriate area of learning that could be supported by the development of a game based on the Tangential learning idea. • Evidence for assessment will be completed during the 7 weeks (plus 2 weeks holiday) that you have been studying the applications and processes that support this unit of work. • Other assessments that are going to be assessed throughout this standard and the next will be AS90685 Demonstrate techniques in information and communication technology (4 credits) • You are required to identify a client issue, use project management tools to plan your time, develop a brief, develop and model a conceptual design. Corey Climo 2009

3. Brief • I am to design and make a game that incorporates tangential learning as well as being fun to play but still in some way educational. Corey Climo 2009

4. Possible Clients/Opportunities Corey Climo 2009

5. Client Evaluation/Scenario • I have decided to use my younger sister Sheridan as my client. She wants me to make her a game based around animals. Corey Climo 2009

6. Issue • “Can we make games educational and fun?” (Portnow 2008) I think yes. Games can be fun and educational with the use of Tangential learning. For example, for my client I am going to make a game that ties in with their interests/hobbies and I could add in facts or information relating to their chosen interest/hobby. Corey Climo 2009

7. Client Survey • Would you like me to make a game for you? • Yes • What type of games do you enjoy playing i.e action, strategy, puzzle • Adventure/arcade type games • What are your interests/hobbies • Animals, photography • Is there anytime you would like the game to be completed? • No, just when it’s ready Corey Climo 2009

8. Possible Game Topics/Genres Corey Climo 2009

9. Brainstorm Of Game Ideas Corey Climo 2009

10. Needs/Opportunities/Constraints Needs: • Internet Access • Constant contact with my client • Access to programs such as game maker, fireworks, gimp ect • Knowledge and experience of game maker in advanced mode Opportunities • I am wanting to narrow down the concept of animals for the idea for my game as it is too broad. Constraints • I am aware the software available to use isn’t exactly high tech so I realise my final product isn’t going to be a full-scale game. I have also explained this to my client and they are ok with this. Corey Climo 2009

11. Plan Of Action Term 1 Corey Climo 2009

12. Research Existing Games • Alley Cat • Animal Adventure Quiz • Zoo Haul • Jungle Adventure Corey Climo 2009

13. Gantt Chart • Click Here For Gantt Chart... Corey Climo 2009

14. Check List • Click Here For Check List... Corey Climo 2009

15. Key Factors Explanation • I have presented the key factors in a table. They are prioritised from most important to least important. I have also numbered them to make it more clear. Corey Climo 2009

16. Key Factors Corey Climo 2009

17. Key Factors Continued Corey Climo 2009

18. Initial Brief • I am to design and create a game for my client Sheridan (sister) which includes tangential learning. Her chosen topic is facts on Cats. I have found that she enjoys playing platform/arcade type games so I am going to base my project around this information. Corey Climo 2009

19. Research Platforms float up and down. Game Information Object of game is to get from one window to the other Corey Climo 2009

20. Research Platforms Ladders Enemies' Corey Climo 2009