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Game Programming and Design

Code:

DVAM01

Sigla:

DPJ

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
CNAEF	Informatics Sciences

Ocorrência: 2023/2024 - 1S

Ativa?	Yes
Unidade Responsável:	Departamento de Sistemas e Informática
Curso/CE Responsável:	Professional Technical Higher Education Course in Development of Videogames and Multimedia Applications

Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos

Sigla	Nº de Estudantes	Plano de Estudos	Anos Curriculares	Créditos UCN	Créditos ECTS	Horas de Contacto	Horas Totais
DVAM	24	Plano_estudos_2018_19	1	-	9	90	243

Língua de trabalho

Portuguese

Objetivos

Introduction to the context of videogame development (historical and sociocultural aspects) and to the respective programming technology .

Resultados de aprendizagem e competências

Knowledge
Specialized knowledge of the English language for the performance of the profession.
Comprehensive knowledge of the main techniques and methodologies related to game design processes.
Fundamental knowledge of algorithms and programming languages.

Skills
Communicate and interpret technical documentation in English.
Analyze, design and present mockups, ideas, concepts and mechanics related to the creation of new multimedia applications and video games.
Implement and adapt scripts for the logic and mechanics of a video game or multimedia application.
Implement video games and multimedia applications, or part of them, using graphical engines and/or API.

Attitudes
Demonstrate the ability to act with ethics, rigor, professionalism and a sense of responsibility.
Demonstrate ability to work independently, individually or in a team, assuming a collaborative and assertive posture.
Demonstrate ability to adapt to new technological challenges.
Demonstrate initiative and critical spirit, managing to respond to current and unpredictable technical challenges.
Demonstrate responsibility for complying with technical and institutional standards.

Modo de trabalho

Presencial

Programa

1. Cultural context and impact of the videogame industry on society;


2. History of video games: industry, technologies and approaches;


3. Characterization of games, players and player experience


4. Ludology and narratology;


5. Introduction to game design (Mechanics and game platforms Interfaces and interaction Design and level design);


6. Integrated game development environments;


7. Programming Learning Tools with Visual Environments;


8. Algorithm and Programming Fundamentals for Video Games:




• Basic concepts: variables and expressions


• Algorithms and data structures




• Data Types and Structures


• Specifying algorithms


• Logical Operators and Expressions


• Decision instructions


• Repeat instructions


• Data sets




• Principles of Abstraction and Object Orientation




• Classes and Objects


• Attributes and Data Types


• Methods and parameters

Bibliografia Obrigatória

Nélson Zagalo; Videojogos em Portugal: história, tecnologia e arte., FCA
José Braga de Vasconcelos, Nuno Ribeiro; Tecnologias de Programação de Jogos, FCA, 2014

Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem

An expository approach is used to introduce the concepts, with frequent use of practical examples, with reinforcement through practical/laboratory exercises.

Practical learning is reinforced with a final project.

Software

Unity

Tipo de avaliação

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Componentes de Avaliação

Designation	Peso (%)
Participação presencial	15,00
Teste	35,00
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	100,00

Componentes de Ocupação

Designation	Tempo (Horas)
Elaboração de projeto	93,00
Estudo autónomo	15,00
Frequência das aulas	90,00
Trabalho laboratorial	45,00
Total:	243,00

Obtenção de frequência

Obtaining attendance at the UC is done by carrying out all the assessment elements listed below.

Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final

Evaluation elements:

Test (T) – Individual written test without consultation.

Final Project (P) – Practical project to implement a video game.

Laboratories (L) – Realization of practical implementation exercises.

Game Jam (GJ) – Design and implementation of a brief video game prototype under a certain theme in a short period.


Final grade calculation:

Final Grade = 15% L + 15% GJ + 35% T + 35% P

Minimum grades: 9.5 values ​​in all components


Alternative final assessment regime for Normal and Supplementary Seasons:

Final Project: A new work statement to be made during this season is available.

Game Jam: New work statements / themes are made available during this season (one theme and deadline for normal season, another theme and deadline for supplementary season)

Lab: New laboratory assessement. As an additional alternative, this component can be replaced by a second Game Jam (using the provided themes).

Test: Students who fail the test must take the exam. For grade improvement, it is only possible to take an exam on the date of the supplementary season.



Additional note about Game Jams: as an alternative, students can enroll in any game jam event (on-site or remote - i.e. https://itch.io/jams) and present their work for evaluation in the course. In these cases, students should check with the teacher if the event they are enrolling is adequate for their skills and to be used within the course.



Alternative final assessment in Special / Alternative / PAEF Seasons

It is applied the same as indicated in normal and appeal seasons.

Melhoria de classificação

The improvement of practical components can be made in the alternative assessments provided whenever the work statement is different. In cases where the same work statement applies, and if there are students who wish to make these improvements, they should contact the course coordinator to obtain an alternative work statement.

The improvement of the regular season test or exam grade can be done at the supplementary evaluation period.