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Board Game Design (5 cr)

Code: VV00DB94-3003

General information


Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.09.2024 - 21.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended 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
VV2024-2025
Optional studies 2024-2025
Course
VV00DB94

Realization has 13 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 45 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 13.09.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS10 Tietokoneluokka (26+1)
Fri 20.09.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS05 Tietokoneluokka (28+1), Meduusa-studio
MS14 Hoitoluokka Meduusa-studio
Fri 27.09.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS14 Hoitoluokka Meduusa-studio
Fri 04.10.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS12 Studio, Meduusa-studio
Fri 11.10.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS12 Studio, Meduusa-studio
Fri 18.10.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS12 Studio, Meduusa-studio
Fri 01.11.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS12 Studio, Meduusa-studio
Fri 08.11.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS14 Hoitoluokka Meduusa-studio
Fri 15.11.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS05 Tietokoneluokka (28+1), Meduusa-studio
MS14 Hoitoluokka Meduusa-studio
Fri 22.11.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS05 Tietokoneluokka (28+1), Meduusa-studio
Fri 29.11.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS10 Tietokoneluokka (26+1)
Fri 13.12.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS14 Hoitoluokka Meduusa-studio
Fri 20.12.2024 time 14:30 - 18:00
(3 h 30 min)
Board Game Design VV00DB94-3003
MS12 Studio, Meduusa-studio
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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.

Course material

Lecture materials.

Study forms and methods

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Visiting teacher from a game company.

Student workload

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

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