Game Design: Module 2 - Basic Graphics Skills (2d and 3d Graphics) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Game Design: Module 2 - Basic Graphics Skills (2d and 3d Graphics)
Module code: W1-FA-SW-S1-PGR-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The aim of the course is to familiarize the students with tools and techniques of 2D and 3D graphics and to develop basic graphics skills and competences. Students will develop an awareness of the role of computer graphics in the game design process and will come to understand the technical and artistic limitations brought about by the choice of technologies, the standards and particular solutions applied to the specific game design processes. Students will learn about basic notions of computer graphics, such as the distinctions between vector and raster graphics, colour models, graphics file formats and the available tools and software. Students will also gain practical skills enabling them to effectively use the available graphical and game development tools in level design.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the courses in the module "Game Design: Module 1" in the first semester.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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]
recognizes the level of their competences and knowledge; recognizes the complexity of the computer game development process, the necessity to activate and combine skills from various fields, and develops these skills independently, drawing on the accomplishments of related fields. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [2/5] FA1_K02 [3/5]
recognizes the aesthetic and artistic values of video games and participates in the formation of these values. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_K_2]
 FA1_K05 [3/5]
uses selected graphics software at a basic and intermediate level. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_U_1]
 FA1_U21 [4/5]
carries out simple tasks in the field of computer graphics, allowing assessment of graphics software competence and the degree of understanding of the parameters of computer graphics created for a video game project. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_U_2]
 FA1_U20 [3/5] FA1_U21 [4/5]
performs basic graphical transformations using graphical tools and applying appropriate practices. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_U_3]
 FA1_U20 [3/5] FA1_U21 [4/5]
recalls basic theoretical knowledge of computer graphics and the terminology of the field. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_W_1]
 FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W13 [3/5] FA1_W15 [5/5]
identifies the basic principles and techniques of creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer graphics, selected technical aspects, and the software used in computer graphics. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_W_2]
 FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W13 [3/5] FA1_W15 [5/5]
recognizes the significance of computer graphics in the process of visualizing the game world, knows the limitations arising from the graphical formats, and the technical aspects of game design. [SW-S1-PG2-PG_W_3]
 FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W13 [3/5] FA1_W15 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Individual or group projects [SW-S1-PG2-PG_w_1]
Assessment of students skills based on individual or group graphical projects and assignments.
 SW-S1-PG2-PG_K_1 SW-S1-PG2-PG_K_2 SW-S1-PG2-PG_U_1 SW-S1-PG2-PG_U_2 SW-S1-PG2-PG_U_3
Rozmowa kontrolna (opcjonalnie) [SW-S1-PG2-PG_w_2]
Assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus. The evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class.
 SW-S1-PG2-PG_W_1 SW-S1-PG2-PG_W_2 SW-S1-PG2-PG_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [SW-S1-PG2-PG_fs_1]
Individual and group computer lab based activities
 30
reading assignments; own research; individual and group projects; own work developing students' technical skills
 90 Individual or group projects [SW-S1-PG2-PG_w_1] Rozmowa kontrolna (opcjonalnie) [SW-S1-PG2-PG_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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