Game Design
Concept: Generate a situation summary, including the overall game concept and a description of the world. (max 500 words)
Character Design: Write brief character summaries for two main characters. Create rough sketches for both, including at least two views front and side. Document the steps you took during the creation of the characters and summaries.
(max 600 words – including documentation)
Environment Design: Create a mood board that represents the world described. Draw a rough sketch showcasing your world.
(you can include the pictures and reference them)
Machinery Puzzle: Design a novel puzzle for the hero to overcome (e.g., defusing a bomb, picking a lock, or hacking a computer terminal).
It should be designed in such a way that it can be reused in multiple parts of the game. Explain the puzzle and variables that make it reusable. (max 500 words)
Tips: Be deliberate about the style, setting, and tone of your game. Clearly state decisions and how you made them. Ensure that your puzzle uses technology that is time-appropriate.
For example, if you set your characters in the 1930’s, use older technology.
If you set your characters in the year 2100, use your imagination about what technology will be like. Be creative.
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Assessment Criteria
Concept
A situation summary
Provides a clear overall game concept, including goal(s), challenges, and/or obstacles
○ Main characters identified
○ Basic rules outlined
A description of the world
Clearly describes at least 5 of the dimensions.
Character Design
Brief character summaries for two main characters, providing a clear sense of who they are and their motivations.
Rough sketches for both characters demonstrating their unique characteristics, including at least two views– front and side – each. May be digital but may not use a generator. (Only do the steps highlighted)
Documented steps taken during the creation of the characters and summaries.
Environment Design
Note: text descriptions are not required, but you may add a few sentences to explain something you’ve done is acceptable as long as it’s under 100 words.
A mood board that represents the world described, including at least 10 images (include the images and reference it without doing the mood board).
A rough sketch showcasing your world and consistent with your concept.
○ We are not evaluating their potential as artists, but your sketches should demonstrate an attempt to communicate relevant and appropriate details about the environment.
Machinery Puzzle
Clear, understandable puzzle
Suitable for the game concept and world (including time period)
Variables that make it reusable are stated clearly
Novel & creative
Under 500 words
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