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ASSIGNMENT FORM
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Course/Programme:	L3 National Certificate / Extended Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma	Course Code: 1190
Unit Title: 	Unit 14 Computer Games Development	Unit Number: 14
                         
Module Tutor:	Wouter Kolkman	Course Director:	Oliver Vince
Assignment Title/Description:  	Computer Gaming Technologies	Assignment No: 	1 of 2
Date Issued:  	18th October 2023
Dates for Guidance	
Final Deadline:	15th November 2023
Learning Aims Covered: A: Investigate technologies used in computer gaming


STUDENT NAME:	

I certify that this assignment is my own original work and that any material taken from another person, from a book or from the Internet has been acknowledged and its source identified.  I have worked independently to produce and prepare the evidence for this assignment.

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This assignment has been internally verified against the BTEC unit Specification by: Paula Avey / Olver Vince
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Criteria Achieved:
To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:	Unit: PC	Page Ref	Tutor Signature
Explain social and technological trends of computer games.	P1		
Explain how current and emerging technologies impact computer games’ design and development.	P2		
Discuss how current and emerging technologies impact on how games are designed and developed to meet the requirements of the users and the larger computer games industry.	M1		
Evaluate the impact of current and emerging technologies on the design and development of computer games to meet the requirements of the users and the computer games industry.	D1		


Date Achieved		Tutor Name		Tutor Signature	



Scenario:
You have taken a job as a junior programmer with a software company that develops a variety of software including games that embrace the latest developments in current games technology. They want to show that they understand the need of gamers and the different devices on which they can play. They also want to be seen as being part of the next phase in gaming. 

Expected output:
A Project Report that meets all the Learning outcomes as set out in this brief.
Task 1: 
The company has asked you to write an article for the company web site to inform users of opportunities that are available. They want an article which:
•	explains the current social trends of computer games:
o	What are the different types of players?
o	Who buys what games?
o	How have habits changed over time?
•	explains the technological trends of computer games:
o	What emerging technologies are being developed in the computer games industry?
o	How are existing technologies being used alongside new ones?
•	discusses how current and emerging technologies impact on how games are designed and developed to meet the requirements of the users and the larger computer games industry:
o	How is this changing the games that people buy?
o	How have game designs changed to meet them?
o	Who is investing in this technology and what will they gain?
•	evaluates the impact of current and emerging technologies on the design and development of computer games to meet the requirements of the users and the computer games industry.
o	What technologies have failed in the past?
o	Are people playing games differently?  
Evidence you must produce for this task:
Completed article.


Criteria covered by this task:
To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to: 	Unit	Criterion Reference
Explain social and technological trends of computer games.	14	P1
Explain how current and emerging technologies impact computer games’ design and development.	14	P2
Discuss how current and emerging technologies impact on how games are designed and developed to meet the requirements of the users and the larger computer games industry.	14	M1
Evaluate the impact of current and emerging technologies on the design and development of computer games to meet the requirements of the users and the computer games industry.	14	D1


 

Criteria covered by this task:

For distinction standard, learners will provide a clear and balanced evaluation of current and emerging technologies, and a comparison of how they impact on the development of a computer game to meet the requirements of the users and the game industry. Learners will provide clear examples of current and emerging technologies and the requirements of the users and the games industry. Learners must make comparisons between different technologies and how they impact on the games industry and the requirements and expectations of users. The report will demonstrate high-quality written/oral communication through the use of accurate and fluent, technical vocabulary to support a well-structured and considered response that clearly connects chains of reasoning.
For merit standard, learners will show a clear understanding of how available and emerging technologies affect the development of a computer game. The report must provide a balanced discussion as to how user needs and current and emerging technologies impact on the design and development of a computer game. The report will be technically accurate and demonstrate good quality written/oral communication.
For pass standard, learners will provide descriptions of how current and emerging technologies in gaming impact on the users and the games industry; the descriptions must be supported by examples of current and emerging technologies. Learners will explain the technologies available in gaming and how they affect the design and implementation of a game; learners must support their explanations with examples from existing computer games and how they make use of the technologies available during development. The evidence may have some inaccuracies and the review of the impact may be unbalanced.
Sources of information:
http://learn.cwa.ac.uk
course text (LEARN)
https://prezi.com/p/v0pvvnqpfdd_/unit-14-computer-games-development/ 
https://www.knowitallninja.com/free-unit-8-unit-14-computer-games-development-resources/ 
https://bookauthority.org/books/best-game-development-books 
https://www.gamedesigning.org/game-design-books/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology - BBC New website, technology section

Games magazine, and other computer gaming magazines.