WTAB - Assignment Support
- 1. Working to a BriefWeek 6 – 15.06.2011Assignment Guidance
- 2. AssignmentAs you are all aware, you have an assignment to hand in on the 24th of June which completes this unit and is one of your final assignments of the year Comprises of three (3) criterion that need to be met to allow you to achieve the grades in question for the unitThe assignment is fairly large in sizeHopefully you have all at least started to think about completing the documentation
- 3. AssignmentAlthough I went through this material with you in the previous week’s lecture and also again in the chat channel due to network based issues, the following documentation can be used as a reference point to assist you in completing the assignment and handing it in on time.All the points discussed in the following slides are in reference to the lecture dated 15.06.2011I do NOT want to have missing assignments as I will make you come in over the summer break to complete them to ensure you are up to speed with all work including resubmissions!
- 4. AssignmentBudgetRemember in the “24 Hour Power” brief, does it say in the document how much of a budget you have been given? Is it negotiable?Where does the £300 pounds come into play? Remember that is how much each individual (or team) pays to play the game in questionWhat money do you make back in revenue? This is a business venture and the company WILL want to see that you have done the number crunching to support your claims. They don’t want approximations – they want PRECISE figures. Ensure you research correctly!Remember to include all cost outcomes ranging from Engine royalty costs (when your game makes more than X amount of money) to even how much the software will cost to allow you to develop the solution
- 5. AssignmentGame EnginesYou want to be select in your choice – just because you found one on the internet doesn’t mean it’s the right one for your game. Hint: Look at similar games that have been produced – do you feel the engine would be suitable for your idea?Look into engines that are used in simulators such as flightsims – do you feel they could be of use to you to make it as realistic as possible?People are paying £300 to take part, I don’t think they want 8 Bit graphics do you?Be critical of your selection but don’t slander it either. You want the company to take your idea further and saying “This engine is good but it’s not as good as x” won’t give a great impression to the company
- 6. AssignmentConceptsYou need to provide drawings to support your game idea – where have you done something similar before (5.2)You need to be able to justify why certain elements are available and visibleDo you need to include a HUD – It’s a simulation after allYou can use the most of ONE real world image (a map, a speedboat dashboard etc)How will your game pan out? Remember to refer to the brief – it does say what is requiredIt’s an ENDURANCE race – each race last’s 24 hours! (Think Le Mans 24 Hour)
- 7. AssignmentEvaluationDo you see flaws in your design?Be critical of what you feel is good about your game and what is bad. For example if you had the opportunity to have a larger budget would you use a higher powered engine to increase graphical capabilities?Include discussions in where you feel improvements could be madeIs there anything in the brief which you think is open to negotiation? Further project development?I DON’T want to see the excuse “If I had more time” in your document, you NEED to be professional – I want a professional inclusion, stating time does not cut it!
- 8. AssignmentTechnical LanguageYou are writing a tendered response (you should ALL know what one of these is by now!) to the solution so ensure you use the correct amount of technical languageRemember to address all outcomes from Aims and Objectives to game concept ideas
- 9. AssignmentGeneral GuidanceYou want to be as professional as you can be. You want to be direct with your proposal as you want the company to take you on!Be concise – don’t waffle if what you need to be said can be said in 500 words instead of 2000!It’s a business venture – they will want to see references!Cost of staff might be of interestEngine background and cost might be of interestIf you think this is just another assignment you are wrong. Did you think it would be easy to get into the industry?This is something you could be doing on a daily basis
- 10. AssignmentFurther Questions?If you need further guidance regarding this assignment piece. Please contact me through the usual meansI will be giving an overview of the assignment in the final session before submission deadline to dispel any fears or issuesI do look forward to seeing some interesting and select applications from you!