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What we're doing, how we're doing it and why we're doing it
What we're doing, how we're doing it and why we're doing it
Intent: To give feedback and reflect on the game jam, considering what worked, what didn't and how we can use this to develop our skills going forward.
Implementation: Through research, playtesting and critique
Impact: Valuable feedback, clear targets for development, valuable personal insight
Soft skills: Critique, giving and receiving feedback, target setting, resilience, professionalism.
Industry: Game Jam covers part of your work experience. Models real world industry practices
SMSC: Self-expression and creativity in visual storytelling. Considering inclusivity and ethical representation in chosen art styles. Collaborating with peers to share and critique ideas constructively. Exploring art styles from diverse cultures and their significance in game design.
Task 1 - Let's have a chat
Task 1 - Let's have a chat
Task 2 - Playtesting
Task 2 - Playtesting
What do I do?
Playtest the games from the jam, use OBS to capture your footage. Review them by leaving comments on itch page. You should be able to rate in the jam too.
On your google sites:
OBS recordings of playtests
Reviews of games
Wait, what am I looking for when I playtest?
Think about the following:
Art
Gameplay
Fun
Level of polish
Use of theme
Creativity/Originality
Task 3 - Vote!
Task 3 - Vote!
Task 4 - Reflection
Task 4 - Reflection
What do I do?
Reflect on the jam experience. How was it? What did you struggle with? What did you enjoy? What went well? What didn't? What was the feedback like? What have you learned? What will you need to learn?
Think about the extra time you were given, how did you find it? Was it useful? How did your game evolve?
On your google sites:
Self reflection
Feedback received (if none, reflect on why that might be)
Extended task:
Extended task:
You'll be pitching your game next season, you won't the theme but it never hurts to start percolating ideas. Double Fine regularly to two week jams in studio, watch some of their docs for inspiration. Consider what worked and what didn't from this jam.
You'll be pitching your game next season, you won't the theme but it never hurts to start percolating ideas. Double Fine regularly to two week jams in studio, watch some of their docs for inspiration. Consider what worked and what didn't from this jam.
Reflection:
Reflection:
- What happened?
- How did you feel?
- What were you thinking?
- How did things go?
- What might have helped?
- What might have hindered?
- What else could you have done?
- What have you learned?
- What can you change in the future?
- If the situation arose again what would you do?
- Anything you need to know or improve?
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