Board Game Design (5 cr)
Code: VV00DB94-3003
General information
Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 21.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Culture
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Nicholas Leppanen
Teacher in charge
Suvi Pylvänen
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
- 13.09.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 20.09.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 27.09.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 04.10.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 11.10.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 18.10.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 01.11.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 08.11.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 15.11.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 22.11.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 29.11.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 13.12.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
- 20.12.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
Objective
The fundamentals of Board Game Design, Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics and Physical Prototyping.
Content
This course is about building a series of actual board game prototypes, improve your brainstorming abilities and sharpen your game design skills.
Opiskelumateriaali
Lecture materials.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Learning route based on a working week
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Visiting teacher from a game company.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Students complete assignments independently with the help of instructions. In class, student will receive feedback and deepen their expertise. Students need to participate in the lecturers (no online option).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Completed assignments