Game Design 2

SPO2210

The course is a continuation of SPO1010 Game Design 1. The course focuses on specializing within the concepts and methods of game development, its content and rules, game play, story, characters and level design. The course focuses on what is needed to create a good game design and a good experience for the users.

The course goes in depth on topics such as narrative techniques and dramaturgy as a basis for storytelling and entertainment dissemination. This leads to a further deepening and awareness in relation to messages, audiences and moral, ethical and cultural issues.

SPO1010 Game Design 1

After completing the subject the student will have detailed and specific

In depth knowledge about

concepts and methods of game development, game play, story and level design
dramaturgy and storytelling
message dissemination, audience targeting, gamification and cognitive processes
moral, ethical and cultural issues
concepts and methodologies in game development and game design
playability and internal game economy

Specialised skills on

Techniques for game development, game play, story and level design
Use of dramaturgy and storytelling
Adjustment of internal game economy

General competence

Development of games and other digital products that relate to government regulations
Moral, ethical and cultural aspects of game development

No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.

Team work and individual activities

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.