Board Game BasicsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TT00FS88
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
After completing the course, student can create playable board game prototypes and they’ll have the tools to test and develop those further. They’ll also have a broad understanding of board game and analog game’s history and evolution providing a solid basis of understanding to build their own ideas further. This course will provide a framework basis to build on further with topics and themes that can be applicable in analog and digital games alike.
Content
Board Game Basics - course teaches you the backbone basics of board and analog games in general. The course’s creator and your mentor is an MA of Arts and Education with working experience from the game industry field. The course offers a broad look into the history of board games and the evolution of game pieces. The course also covers a broad spectrum of related topics from visual and physical components and how they relate to analog game design and development. You’ll have a chance to practice what you learn after every lecture with exercises and examples.
Prerequisites
None
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/Fail.
Evaluation criteria is embedded on the exercises and Final Project assignment that is a criteria of completing the course and receiving an evaluation. The student is expected to be able to follow the given task boundary conditions, and demonstrate an understanding of the elements and tools available while solving possible design problems creatively with the aid of testing.
Timing
16.04.2024 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of ICT
Campus
Karaportti 2
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 240
Degree programmes
- Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
- Virve Prami
Teacher in charge
Janne Salonen
Groups
-
ATX25TV_MAKSULLINEN_JÄRJESTELMÄOpen UAS 2025
-
ATX24TV_MAKSULLINEN_JÄRJESTELMÄATX24TV Open UAS
Objective
After completing the course, student can create playable board game prototypes and they’ll have the tools to test and develop those further. They’ll also have a broad understanding of board game and analog game’s history and evolution providing a solid basis of understanding to build their own ideas further. This course will provide a framework basis to build on further with topics and themes that can be applicable in analog and digital games alike.
Content
Board Game Basics - course teaches you the backbone basics of board and analog games in general. The course’s creator and your mentor is an MA of Arts and Education with working experience from the game industry field. The course offers a broad look into the history of board games and the evolution of game pieces. The course also covers a broad spectrum of related topics from visual and physical components and how they relate to analog game design and development. You’ll have a chance to practice what you learn after every lecture with exercises and examples.
Location and time
Online.
Materials
Online.
Teaching methods
100% Online (Self-Study) course. The course includes theory and exercise parts, in addition to lectures in video formats with text documentation to support these.
Employer connections
N/A
Exam schedules
Online.
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
Depends on the student's starting level.
Content scheduling
Up to Student her-/himself.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/Fail.
Evaluation criteria is embedded on the exercises and Final Project assignment that is a criteria of completing the course and receiving an evaluation. The student is expected to be able to follow the given task boundary conditions, and demonstrate an understanding of the elements and tools available while solving possible design problems creatively with the aid of testing.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria is embedded on the exercises and Final Project assignment that is a criteria of completing the course and receiving an evaluation. The student is expected to be able to follow the given task boundary conditions, and demonstrate an understanding of the elements and tools available while solving possible design problems creatively with the aid of testing.
Prerequisites
None
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of ICT
Campus
Karaportti 2
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 240
Degree programmes
- Information and Communication Technology
Teacher in charge
Janne Salonen
Groups
-
ATX24TV_MAKSULLINEN_JÄRJESTELMÄATX24TV Open UAS
Objective
After completing the course, student can create playable board game prototypes and they’ll have the tools to test and develop those further. They’ll also have a broad understanding of board game and analog game’s history and evolution providing a solid basis of understanding to build their own ideas further. This course will provide a framework basis to build on further with topics and themes that can be applicable in analog and digital games alike.
Content
Board Game Basics - course teaches you the backbone basics of board and analog games in general. The course’s creator and your mentor is an MA of Arts and Education with working experience from the game industry field. The course offers a broad look into the history of board games and the evolution of game pieces. The course also covers a broad spectrum of related topics from visual and physical components and how they relate to analog game design and development. You’ll have a chance to practice what you learn after every lecture with exercises and examples.
Location and time
Online.
Materials
Online.
Teaching methods
100% Online (Self-Study) course. The course includes theory and exercise parts, in addition to lectures in video formats with text documentation to support these.
Employer connections
N/A
Exam schedules
Online.
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
Depends on the student's starting level.
Content scheduling
Up to Student her-/himself.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/Fail.
Evaluation criteria is embedded on the exercises and Final Project assignment that is a criteria of completing the course and receiving an evaluation. The student is expected to be able to follow the given task boundary conditions, and demonstrate an understanding of the elements and tools available while solving possible design problems creatively with the aid of testing.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria is embedded on the exercises and Final Project assignment that is a criteria of completing the course and receiving an evaluation. The student is expected to be able to follow the given task boundary conditions, and demonstrate an understanding of the elements and tools available while solving possible design problems creatively with the aid of testing.
Prerequisites
None
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of ICT
Campus
Karaportti 2
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 240
Degree programmes
- Information and Communication Technology
Teacher in charge
Janne Salonen
Groups
-
ATX24TVNonStop virtual studies year 2024
Objective
After completing the course, student can create playable board game prototypes and they’ll have the tools to test and develop those further. They’ll also have a broad understanding of board game and analog game’s history and evolution providing a solid basis of understanding to build their own ideas further. This course will provide a framework basis to build on further with topics and themes that can be applicable in analog and digital games alike.
Content
Board Game Basics - course teaches you the backbone basics of board and analog games in general. The course’s creator and your mentor is an MA of Arts and Education with working experience from the game industry field. The course offers a broad look into the history of board games and the evolution of game pieces. The course also covers a broad spectrum of related topics from visual and physical components and how they relate to analog game design and development. You’ll have a chance to practice what you learn after every lecture with exercises and examples.
Location and time
Online.
Materials
Online.
Teaching methods
100% Online (Self-Study) course. The course includes theory and exercise parts, in addition to lectures in video formats with text documentation to support these.
Employer connections
N/A
Exam schedules
Online.
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
Depends on the student's starting level.
Content scheduling
Up to Student her-/himself.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/Fail.
Evaluation criteria is embedded on the exercises and Final Project assignment that is a criteria of completing the course and receiving an evaluation. The student is expected to be able to follow the given task boundary conditions, and demonstrate an understanding of the elements and tools available while solving possible design problems creatively with the aid of testing.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria is embedded on the exercises and Final Project assignment that is a criteria of completing the course and receiving an evaluation. The student is expected to be able to follow the given task boundary conditions, and demonstrate an understanding of the elements and tools available while solving possible design problems creatively with the aid of testing.
Prerequisites
None