The art of game design Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024

Module name: The art of game design
Module code: W1-KM-S1-GD04
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to enhance knowledge and develop practical skills in game design. The student learns the theories of game design techniques. He/she is able to design storylines, engaging narratives and characters in games. Understands the importance of user interfaces, packaging and storytelling around the game and extending the game universe into other media.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
understands how the game development industry functions in socio-cultural reality [K_01]
 W1-M01SN_K03 [5/5]
is able to analyse the game, its strengths and weaknesses, is able to analyse the player's persona [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U05 [5/5] W1-M01SN_U10 [5/5]
is able to design a game world concept, including characters and basic mechanics [U_02]
 W1-M01SN_U12 [5/5] W1-M01SN_U13 [5/5]
has knowledge of game design (worlds, characters and mechanics), understands the complexity of game design, also from a market perspective [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W1-KM-Wr] 15 Lecture-speech [a04] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Internship [e05] 
Observation [e06] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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