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COIT20271 Mobile Game Development
Mobile Game Development
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will learn how to develop a mobile game using an agile methodology and device agnostic software tools. You will look at using 3D models and sound assets to develop this game, as well as techniques for good game development. This development process highlights, in particular, the impact that limited computing resources and wireless communication speeds have on the development of games. You will also conduct research on what makes a good game, supported by relevant gaming theories.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 9
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-Requisite: COIT20268 Responsive Web Design.

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Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

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Attendance Requirements

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit evaluation

Feedback

The hands-on approach in the textbook and labs helped students learn how to develop mobile games from scratch.

Recommendation

Continue using a hands-on approach to teach how to develop mobile games from scratch.

Feedback from Unit evaluation

Feedback

Need more clarity about the portfolio assessment.

Recommendation

Latest developments will be incorporated from the recently published textbook and updated supporting materials.

Feedback from Unit coordinator's reflection

Feedback

The learning materials of this unit need to be redeveloped.

Recommendation

A new prescribed textbook will be introduced and the lecture and tutorial materials will be updated.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

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Textbooks and Resources

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