Week 1 Lecturer David Nicol Descriptor Overview Lecturer will provide a brief look at Learning Outcomes Assessments for this Unit 10 mins Outcome 1 Describe the key historical developments relating to computer games ID: 639364
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History, Evolution and Impact of Computer Games
Week 1Lecturer: David NicolSlide2
Descriptor OverviewLecturer will provide a brief look at Learning Outcomes – Assessments for this Unit – 10
mins.Slide3
Outcome 1
Describe the key historical developments relating to computer gamesKnowledge and/or SkillsResearch skills Analysis
Effective presentation techniquesSlide4
What do I need to Research and provide evidence for in this unit ?
The History and Development of Computer Games from the advent of Personal Computers to the present day.Identify key milestones in the evolution of computer games with regard to:Technological advanceGenrePlatformsSlide5
Researching & Presenting Work
Outcome 1 looks at the history of computer games, how the timeline evolved as well as looking at the central figures in this development. Candidates are encouraged to keep a blog of their work as an electronic portfolio.300 word essay or electronic, verbal or signed presentation lasting for 3 minutes.Slide6
Video - A Brief History of Video Games Until 2013
We all have our own favourite games.Nostalgia can play a partThe author of the following video has considered the included games as a brief history – it is not definitive (as he declares at the end) but covers the development of games in a short space of time and is a good place to start.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoyGlyrYb9c
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Where Could I Source Information?
Online/Websites – remembering to cite/quote and declare sources (keep weblinks and other sources used for a bibliography).Books NewspapersGaming Magazines Retro Gaming Sources (Websites/Publications)VideosSlide8
Week 1 Introductory Research Task
Work in groups of 2-3 and research some key games developed/technological developments in the following decades – completing the following slides.Spend about 6-8 minutes on each slide and make a summary of key developments (considered by your group).Slide9
Web Sites To Get You Started
Online Timelineshttp://www.museumofplay.org/icheg-game-history/timeline/http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gamestimeline1.htmlThe Evolution of Gaming
http://mashable.com/2015/01/08/gaming-tech-ces/Slide10
1940’s to the 1960’s (Games/Developments)Slide11
1970’s (Games/Developments)Slide12
1980’s (Games/Developments)Slide13
1990’s (Games/Developments)Slide14
2000-2015 (Games/Developments)Slide15
Does the Group Believe that there was one defining era which really transformed gaming? Justify.Slide16
Can you think of two periods in time when computer/video games crashed/slumped and reasons why?Slide17
Discuss Findings With ClassSlide18
Save and Distribute PresentationCreate a folder to store work for the unit – can abbreviate as Game History – Your Name.
Save a copy of group presentation to your workspace.Always keep a backupSlide19
Visit a site like below and play two popular classic retro games from different game genres. Complete the review tables on following slides.
http://game-oldies.com/http://www.online-games-zone.com/pages/classic.php
http://neave.com/games/Slide20
Game 1
Game Name
Game GenreWho Created Original Version and Year CreatedWhat do you think was/is the appeal of this game?
Are
there sound effects used which are effective or memorable?
Did the game influence other games/create “copies”Slide21
Game 2
Game Name
Game GenreWho Created Original Version and Year CreatedWhat do you think was/is the appeal of this game?
Are
there sound effects used which are effective or memorable?
Did the game influence other games/create “copies”Slide22
Class Discussion/FeedbackSlide23
Further Readingwww.retrogamer.net