CSE1GDT Exam Revision

CSE1GDT Exam RevisionPaul Taylor 2010The Exam What you CAN bringProgrammable or non-programmable calculator (You wont need it)Unmarked, non-electronic English dictionaryRuler, compass, coloured pencilsStudents permitted to bring a highlighter to highlight exam paper during reading time. No writing is permitted during this time.

The Exam - Format3 Hours70% of your mark>= 180 marks = 100%Section A = 30 marks CompulsorySection B = 90 marks CompulsorySection C = 60 marks (4x 15)Section D = 60 marks (2x 30)You must complete 180 marks, max score is 180, so if you have time do a couple extra!Game ElementsThe four main game elements:MechanicsStoryAestheticsTechnologyRewards and PunishmentWhat are the four most common types of behaviour management?What is a good example of each?Have you seen it used in a video game before?Interest CurvesWhat are the three types of interest?How do they relate?

What should an interest curve look like?User TestingWhy does it matter?

Who should test your game?

When should you perform user testing?PromotionHow would you promote your game well?

What would you do if your product was significantly less polished than the rivals?What is the proposed Australian Internet Filter?Why is it bad?Why is it good?

Story and GameplayHow do stories integrate with games?

What happens to a story as it is moved between different media?

Creating GamesWhat would you do if you were given a really bad game idea and told to make it?

Creative ThinkingIs it essential to a game designer?How can you get the most out of your subconscious?

Being able to do this will help you in your exam too!Form and ContextChristopher AlexanderWhat do the two terms mean?How do they relate to video game design?AudiencesWho are you building a game for?Why do they want it?How do you sell it?Transmedia WorldsWhat identifies the world?Eg: Core valuesHow do you reinforce the core values of the world?

Superman is about to get re-invented by DC Comics

What should you preserve? What should you update?

http://www.the-trades.com/pictures/S/SupermanEarthOne.jpgNoveltyWhat is good novelty?What is bad novelty?

Complex QuestionsExpect to be tested.If you choose these questions, youll need to show youve done a lot of thinking / creating in your solution. (You wont get 30 marks for 1 picture and 2 sentences!)In essence, explaining WHY you did something shows knowledge of the decision.Remember EfficiencyIf you write paragraphs for all the questions, youll do a LOT of writing.The key is to communicate your ideas efficiently, youve practiced this over the semester.The EndBarry is a Guinea Pig!!!Good Luck