Semester: 4
ECTS: 4
Lectures: 30
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 60
Module Code: 24-124-0239
Semester: 4
ECTS: 4
Lectures: 30
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 60
Module Code: 24-124-0239

Module title:


Managing computer games development

Lecturers and associates:


Igor Margan, Lecturer

Module overview:


The aim of this module is to acquaint students with the process of managing the development of computer games in terms of management activities, personnel management, budgeting, teamwork and communication, time management and the organization of the documentation process.
This module is a compulsory part of the degree program and provides a foundation for product development management in the computer games industry. The skills acquired in this module will significantly contribute to the development of the student as a professional in the respective fields.
The knowledge check of the module is based on solving a series of small practical tasks and on individual student projects.
Students will learn:
- manage activities within the computer game development project
- identify personnel needs
- manage personnel
- analyze and design the project budget
- communicate creatively within the project team
- manage time and other project resources
- categorize jobs in the computer game development industry
- classify documents needed for computer game development projects

Literature:


Required readings:
1. Maxwell Chandler, H. (2019) The Game Production Toolbox. 1st edn. CRC Press.

Supplementary readings:
1. Irish, Dan (2005) The Game Producer´s Handbook. Thomson Course Technology PTR.