Academic Research for Games and Digital Media
15 Credits
Module code: RESE1155
Level: 5
Credits: 15
School: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department: Computing and Mathematical Sci.
Module Coordinator(s): Damon Daylamani-Zad
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Pre and co requisites
None
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Aims
To develop key scholarly and academic skills including; critical thinking, critical evaluation, research practices, information searching, gathering and formal presentation, evaluation and analysis in the context of games and digital media design and development.
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
Identify and critically evaluate appropriate literature demonstrating analytical and report writing skills.
Orally present information in a professionally academic manner
Analyse contemporary games and digital media products using key concepts, theories or methodologies applicable to the subjects.
Identify and discuss Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional issues and considerations pertaining to information technology.
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Indicative Content
Critical thinking and critical evaluation.
Reading and effective note-taking.
Techniques for literature searching and evaluation, and information gathering
Research methods.
Information analysis and management.
Problem solving in games and digital media development.
Reflective practice.
Case Studies.
Presentations.
Harvard Referencing and citations.
Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional issues and considerations arising in computer and information systems.
The British Computer Society code of conduct.
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Teaching and learning activity
1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial.
Lecture sessions supported by tutorial based activities involving problem solving exercises and discussions.
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Assessment
Method of summative assessment: Presentation
Outcomes assessed:1,2,3
Grading Mode (e.g. pass/ fail; %): %
Weighting % :25%
Passmark: 40%
Outline Details:A conference style presentation.
Method of summative assessment: Report
Outcomes assessed:1,3,4
Grading Mode (e.g. pass/ fail; %): %
Weighting % : 75%
Passmark: 40%
Outline Details:4 page short conference paper in the area of a Games or Digital Media related theory, concept or methodology.
Nature of FORMATIVE assessment supporting student learning:
Feedback and peer review is provided in class and online through weekly tutorials.