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Introduction to Game Design (3 cr)

Code: KTAD035-3018

General information


Enrollment

27.09.2025 - 26.10.2025

Timing

27.10.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology

Teachers

  • Marika Mustalahti

Groups

  • TTK25SP
    TTK25SP

Objective

Students will be proficient in the theory and principles of game planning. They will be able to analyze games, produce game ideas, a game concept and initial game plan. Students will be proficient in the principles of prototyping and pitching.

Content

Interaction and game mechanics
Game analyses
Initial concept description
Feature evaluation
Initial level and character planning
Prototyping
Pitching

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students have mastered the different stages of game design and can apply them in different work situations, being able to work independently and in groups and to demonstrate their proficiency in the knowledge base of the field and their ability to complete all assignments as required.