Game Design: Module 4 - Level Design 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Game Design: Module 4 - Level Design 1
Module code: W1-FA-SW-S1-PP1-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the course is to develop students' understanding of the basic concepts of the level design process. The course's learning outcomes stress in particular the technical correctness and creative coherence of the students’ projects, and seek to develop students’ technical abilities and competences. Students acquire knowledge on level design and practice their skills during workshop classes; the classes focus on the practical aspects of videogame development, exchange of experience, and group work.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the courses in the module "Game Design: Module 3" in the third 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-PG5-P1_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [2/5] FA1_K02 [3/5]
works in a team preparing a game project, taking various roles in it [SW-S1-PG5-P1_K_2]
 FA1_K04 [4/5]
operates specialized level design software at a beginner's level, in particular, uses specialized functions of selected game engines [SW-S1-PG5-P1_U_1]
 FA1_U02 [4/5] FA1_U21 [4/5]
performs simple game level design tasks, the results of which are consistent with the game design and vision [SW-S1-PG5-P1_U_2]
 FA1_U02 [4/5] FA1_U21 [4/5]
manages the development of a simple game level, coordinating the tasks of other team members [SW-S1-PG5-P1_U_3]
 FA1_U02 [4/5]
recognizes the complexity of game level design and has knowledge of the technical and creative competencies necessary to perform level design tasks [SW-S1-PG5-P1_W_1]
 FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
recalls basic knowledge about the types and functions of specialized software used in game level design, in particular, graphics software, software used for game prototyping, and game engines [SW-S1-PG5-P1_W_2]
 FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Individual or group projects [SW-S1-PG5-P1_w_1]
ocena poziomu wiedzy i umiejętności studentów na podstawie wykonywanych przez nich prac indywidualnych i zespołowych w zakresie przewidzianym programem kursu, ocena opanowania umiejętności technicznych w zakresie korzystania z oprogramowania specjalistycznego
 SW-S1-PG5-P1_K_1 SW-S1-PG5-P1_K_2 SW-S1-PG5-P1_U_1 SW-S1-PG5-P1_U_2 SW-S1-PG5-P1_U_3 SW-S1-PG5-P1_W_1 SW-S1-PG5-P1_W_2
Control interview (optional) [SW-S1-PG5-P1_w_2]
ocena poziomu wiedzy i umiejętności studentów na podstawie wykonywanych przez nich prac indywidualnych i zespołowych w zakresie przewidzianym programem kursu, ocena opanowania umiejętności technicznych w zakresie korzystania z oprogramowania specjalistycznego
 SW-S1-PG5-P1_K_1 SW-S1-PG5-P1_K_2 SW-S1-PG5-P1_W_1 SW-S1-PG5-P1_W_2
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-PG5-P1_fs_1]
formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues in game design; individual and group computer lab-based activities, supported by the lecturer's instruction
 30
reading assignments; own research; individual and group projects; own work developing students' technical skills.
 30 Individual or group projects [SW-S1-PG5-P1_w_1] Control interview (optional) [SW-S1-PG5-P1_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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