Games Design

F915 11

https://www.sqa.org.uk/files/nq/F91511.pdf

Introduction

Useful Links

Lead games designer in the games industryScreenSkills

Game Maker's ToolkitYouTube

Notice | Academywww.sqaacademy.org.uk

Technical Specifications

Type

Handheld, games console, phone, tablet.

Processor

To include the manufacturer - speed and architecture.

RAM

To include accurate size and specification ( DDR4 ), older systems will be more difficult to define as system memory is sometimes on a cartridge or could be expanded.

Graphics Configuration

This will include the resolution and colour depth - can also include video capabilities

Backing Storage

Modern systems have large amounts of storage built in and also have different SDKs - older systems had no backing storage. Some included battery backup inside cartridges.

Input Devices

• Microphones

• Cameras

• Joysticks - Analogue

• Buttons

• Triggers

• D-pad - Digital

• Touch pad

• Accelerometer

• Gyroscope

• GPS

• Steering Wheel

• Light Gun

• Keyboard

• Mouse

Output Devices

• Rumble

• Lights

• Display

• Speakers

• Ambi-light

• Haptic Feedback

Design Elements

• Narrative Design

• Character Design

• Level/Environment Design

• Game Mechanics

• User Interface Design

• Audio Design

Flow Charts

Flowchart Maker & Online Diagram Softwarewww.draw.io

Tasks

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