Computer games production
- Class 30
- Practice 30
- Independent work 90
Course title
Computer games production
Lecture type
Obligatory
Course code
23-11-509
Semester
2
ECTS
5
Lecturers and associates
Course overview
The aim of this module is to familiarize students with the process of computer game production and the role of computer game producers in the overall process of computer game development. The focus of the module is on the business, organizational, financial, development and marketing aspects of the role of a computer game producer.
This module is a mandatory part of the study program and provides a foundation for producer activities in the field of the computer game 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.
Content
Students will learn:
• categorize studios for the development of computer games
• show sales and post-sales activities in the field of computer game development
• compare individual forms of monetization of computer games
• analyze the organizational structures of computer game development studios
• evaluate the appropriateness of certain strategies for the development and marketing of computer games
• classify project resources
• create a schedule of project activities.
Literature
1. Maxwell Chandler, H. (2019) The Game Production Toolbox. 1st edn. CRC Press.
Additional reading
1. Fullerton, T. (2018) Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games. 4th edn. CRC Press.
Professional title obtained: Bachelor in Game Development
Minimal learning outcomes
- Present sales and post-sales activities in the field of computer game development.
- Analyze the forms of monetization of computer games.
- Identify the organizational structures of different types of studios for the development of computer games.
- Compare the strategies of developing and placing computer games on the market.
- Identify project resources.
- Sketch the schedule of project activities.
Preferred learning outcomes
- Analyze sales and post-sales activities in the field of computer game development.
- Choose an adequate form of monetization of computer games.
- Comment on the organizational structures of different types of studios for the development of computer games.
- Choose an adequate strategy for developing and placing computer games on the market.
- Manage project resources in an optimal way.
- Create a schedule of project activities.