Course detail

Visual Digital Game Styles 2

FaVU-VSDH2Acad. year: 2021/2022

The course combines theoretical instruction and presentation with a focus on the medium of digital games and the adjacent field. It focuses in detail on understanding the relationship between stylization and authenticity in developing one's own visual style in a chosen genre or creative intent. It introduces students to the current state of game development, the technology and principles used. Through the sub-topics of the class, frameworks can be developed that overlap into board or card games, or installation/escape games.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Vojtěch Vaněk

Department

Game Media Studio (AHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Ability to assign key parameters to visual principles and their reasons in contemporary game-oriented culture and production.

Prerequisites

Keen interest in the evolution of video game culture and the development of contemporary digital games.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical lectures accompanied by practical exercises, commented play and presentation of the viability of the subject matter. Discussions and tutorials to inspect students' creative intentions.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Attendance (80%) and active participation in classes.

Course curriculum

Applied Digital Creation
Software
Digitization
Game mechanics and themes determined by the graphics themselves

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with a practical and theoretical introduction to the current possibilities of digital games and their role in diverse ecosystems. Understanding the terminology and general orientation in the cultural environment of digital game presentation and development. Through practical examples, students will gain an understanding of sophisticated working methods and gain deeper insight into the topic. The skills acquired are a prerequisite for enhancing the author's work using this medium.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The time frame of lessons is determined by the schedule. Lessons take place in a computer study room, or, depending on the situation, in the Studio of Game media FaVU VUT (building U2). At least 80% attendance is required for credit. Making up for the missed lessons depends on the agreement with the teacher and assumes completion of the missed tasks.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Jesper Jull, The Art of Failure: An Essay on the Pain of Playing Video Games, The MIT Press, 2013 (2. vyd. 2016). (EN)
www.hristehristehriste.cz (CS)
www.videoherniobcasnik.cz (CS)

Type of course unit

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Vojtěch Vaněk

Seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Vojtěch Vaněk