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Alongside this, your company has tasked you with producing both a
2d and a 3d prototype game demo for their new concept as they
are still deciding on the optimal mode to use – see details below:
Vocational Scenario or
Context
“Freerunner 2020”
Freerunner 2020 is intended to be a fast platform-based
exploration game in which gameplay is focussed on player
movement through a retro-futuristic cityscape. You have
been given free reign on this project to adapt the concept as
you see fit, but you must deliver both a 2d and a 3d
interpretation of the scenario. You may want to consider
games such as Gunpoint, Speedrunners and Mirror’s edge for
inspiration.
Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
reference
You should make sure that your report covers the following
areas: Graphic Rendering, Animation systems, Other
Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Middleware. It is
important to note that several of these topics have different
definitions outside of the topic of game engines, and you
should ensure that your coverage is focussed on the
components as part of game engines rather than as separate
topics.
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available to you including – for example, explanations,
clear referencing, and critically developing ideas (i.e.
compare, assess, evaluate) with supporting
arguments.
Checklist of evidence Components of game engines report
required
Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
reference
Loading sprites
Triggers
Lighting
Animation sequences & Sound
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process go? What are your thoughts on the aesthetic
and technical qualities of the work you have
produced?
Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
reference
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indicator of a higher technical quality.
Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
reference
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Assignment Baylis P, Freedman A, Procter N et al – BTEC Level 3 National
Creative Media Production, Student Book (Pearson, 2010)
ISBN 978-1846906725
Swamy N – Basic Game Design and Creation for Fun and Learning
(Charles River Media, 2006)
ISBN 978-1584504467
Websites
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_engine – game engine information
planethalflifegamespy.com/hl/– Half-Life game mod engine
information
planetquakegamespy.com – Quake game mod engine information
udn.epicgames.com/Two/WebHome – information on working with
the unreal engine2
wiki.beyondunreal.com/wiki/UnrealEd_2 – unreal engine2
documentation site
www.gamasutra.com – game industry information
www.gamedev.net – game industry information
www.gamemaker.nl/resource.html – game maker resources
www.garagegames.com/products/1 – torque game engine
www.igda.org – the Independent Game Developers’ Association
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learning
aims/assessmen
t criteria
First Submission
Deadline 20/12/19 Date submitted PLEASE FILL IN
Targeted Criteria
Assessment comments
criteria achieved
D1
M1
P1
D2
M2
P2
D3
M3
P3
D4
M4
P4
D5
M5
P5
General comments
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Verifier*
* All resubmissions must be authorised by the Lead Internal Verifier. Only one
resubmission is possible per assignment, providing:
● The learner has met initial deadlines set in the assignment, or has met an agreed
deadline extension.
● The tutor considers that the learner will be able to provide improved evidence
without further guidance.
● Evidence submitted for assessment has been authenticated and accompanied by a
signed and dated declaration of authenticity by the learner.
**Any resubmission evidence must be submitted within 15 working days of receipt of
results of assessment.
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