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~ 6 credits
Use Complex Processes to Design & Dev!
~ 3 credits
Use UX to Design!
~ 4 credits
Design Complex Game Elements!
~ 6 credits
Develop a Complex Game!
~ 4 credits
Manage Complex Data! (Optional)
About | mō
Welcome to the enthralling realm of game development! This course is your gateway to unleashing your creative potential and bringing your gaming ideas to life. Whether you envision yourself as a game creator, a visual artist passionate about crafting captivating designs, or simply someone fascinated by the world of gaming and curious about its creation, you're in the perfect place.
Throughout the academic journey, you'll embark on an exciting adventure, mastering the art of game development using Unity, UnReal Engine, Godot, Pygame, Pyglet and Arcade with Python—powerful and versatile tools that cater to both novices and experienced developers. Our exploration will delve into the intricacies of storytelling, game level design, character creation, and more, drawing inspiration from the dynamic and creative ideas that emerge from the vibrant landscape of New Zealand, a hub of innovation in the world of game development. Join us as we turn your gaming aspirations into a thrilling reality!
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Unity Game Engine
~ using C#
PyGame
~ using Python
Godot Game Engine
~ using GDScript
Pyglet
~ using Python
National Game Jam Opportunity!
An optional element of this course is for you to be involved in a nationwide game jam. A game jam is a time-limited event where people come together to create video games. The goal is to develop a game prototype based on a theme or set of constraints, fostering creativity and rapid game development. The theme for the year-long game jam will be announced DATE TBC and then you will have until the DATE TBC to finish your game. Your Game will then be judged by the whole country based on "Gameplay", "Aesthetics", and "Juiciness".
~~~ OVERVIEW | Tirohanga ~~~
This focused game development course spans the entire academic year, guiding students through a structured plan designed to cultivate their skills and deliver a functional game by the end of Term 3. Emphasizing the principles of design processes, the course aligns with Assessment Standard 3.8 (Ideate, Plan/Update, Log Processes, Testing, Trello) and Assessment Standard 3.9 (Computer Science Concept).
Since this is a programming course, you must ensure your code meets the complex requirements:
Examples of complex programming techniques include:
programming or writing code for a graphical user interface (GUI)
reading from, or writing to, files or other persistent storage
object-oriented programming using class(es) and objects defined by the student
using types defined by the student
using third party or non-core API, library or framework
using complex data structures (e.g. stacks, queues, trees).
~~~ TIMELINE | Rārangi Wā ~~~
DGP Level 3 AS Overview - Game Dev.pdf~~~ COURSE MATERIAL | Mauranga Kaupapa ~~~
You will need to choose your game engine and find your own tutorials to develop your Minimum Viable Product (MVP). From there you will create your own game.
~~~ Exemplars of Student Projects ~~~
Card Pyramid Game
by Tequin Lake (2023), developed with ProjectSpace (JavaScript and SQL) - Link to Play
Game Video 2.mp4Roguelike/lite Game of Chance
by Davis Kinloch (2023), developed with Visual Studio Code and UNITY (C#) - MVP used
Final Test.mp4TIC-TAC-TOE AI Game
by Sophia Kwong (2022), developed with Visual Studio Code using PyGame (Python)
Mannequine Infection
by Scott Henderson (2022), developed with Visual Studio Code and UNITY (C#) - MVP (guns) and MVP (Zombies)
VideoImmunityWars 2021-11-05 11-34-16.mp4Immunity Wars
by Ethan Turnhout (2021), developed 3D Assets using Blender, developed with Visual Studio Code and UNITY's (C#) Pathfinder AI
FPSProject - Unreal Editor 2022-09-29 22-55-38.mp4FPS Shooter Game
by Max Russell (2022), developed with Visual Studio Code and UNITY with Unreal Engine (C#)
Space Invaders (Astralis)
by Elijah Kent (2021), developed with Visual Studio Code using PyGame (Python) ~ MVP
Cloud Jumper
by Cedric Lina (2021): 2D assets designed in Blender, developed with Visual Studio Code and UNITY (C#) ~ MVP - Brackeys
Greek Testing Video.mp4Greek Platformer
by Pedro Witzel Chiarioni (2021): developed with Visual Studio Code and UNITY (C#)
TEST TheBoy And TheGirl - Main Menu - PC, Mac & Linux Standalone - Unity 2020.3.8f1 Personal _DX11_ 2021-09-15 21-33-30_Trim.mp4FireGirl and WaterBoy
by Dylan McKay (2021), developed with Visual Studio Code and UNITY (C#) ~ MVP
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