Extended National Diploma in IT

Unit 22: Developing Computer Games - Week 1

This first week will be used to explain the content of the unit, and how it will be delivered and assessed. The first assessment wll be started working in pairs.

Learning Aim

  1. Understand the impact of the gaming revolution on society
  2. Know the different types of computer game

Assessments

  1. 19th Jan Assessment 1: Games and Society

Week 1 Activities - Games & Society(13-Dec-2016)

Lesson Lesson Activity Assessment of Learning Skill Developed

describe the different types of computer games

1.1
  • 20 min Introduce Unit 22 and explain how it will be broken down in detail and answer any questions.
  • 20 min Explain Assessment 1: Games & Society in detail and answer any questions.
  • 20 min Decide on who to work with in producing a game, and then decide on a list example games to include in the presentation and split the different genres between you equaly.
  • 30 min Decide on a format for each slide and produce one example slide.
  • Questions and Answers
  • Check Game List

  • Check Example Slide
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Presentation
1.2
  • 30 min Continue adding slides to the presentation on different computer games
  • 30 min Continue adding slides to the presentation on the effects of gaming on society
  • Questions and Answers

  • Check Slides
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Presentation
1.3
  • Questions and Answers
  • Check Feedback
  • Communication

Useful Resources

Week Index