PEARSON Hopwood Hall College BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) Year 1 Arts & Performing Arts ASSIGNMENT NO. 2 Weeks 15 - 26
Digital Concepts Tutor: Alex Dobson & Amy Miedzwiecki Learner: Issue Date 10/01/2017 Formative Assessment 14/02/2017 Full Submission 28/03/2017 This assignment covers Grading Criteria from the following unit: Unit 46 2D Digital Graphics for Computer Games Learning Outcome 1 - Understand the theory of digital graphics for computer games Learning Outcome 2 - Be able to generate ideas for computer game graphics Learning Outcome 3 - Be able to create digital graphics for computer games following industry practice. AIM & PURPOSE This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of 2D digital graphics software and provide you with the skills required to use this software in creating graphics for computer games. PROLOGUE In this unit you will become familiar with tools and techniques of the digital graphics software used to produce images for computer games. These techniques form the basis of the development of graphics for game poster production, game packaging, in-game graphics such as head up display graphics, sprite graphics, background graphics, image textures and concept art. You will have opportunities to experiment with various graphic styles will learn to create moods and themes for specified computer game products. It is appropriate that some critical selfreflective practice is undertaken throughout the design process. THE ASSIGNMENT You take on the role of a concept Artist working within for a small games production company. As a concept artist you are to follow industry workflow(s) to create a suitable environment and character concept appropriate to your chosen game and game genre. Concept art is expressive by nature and this should be reflected in your portfolio of work showcasing a range of techniques to create an exciting body of work culminating in two high quality portfolio pieces. All final digital work should be reflected upon and added to your online career orientated portfolio such as Behance for peer critique.