This course offers you a practical and accessible introduction to videogame development through a modular structure, with assessments throughout the modules and a final exercise.
It will also provide a comprehensive overview of:
- Video games fundamental concepts
- Processes needed to develop a video game
- Game design principles and development tools (Unity engine) and basic programming logic
Details
Course Content
Introduction
- Module 1 – Videogames as a media type and other entertainment media
- Module 2 – Evolution of videogames and game design
- Module 3 – Introduction to Unity
Course Times
Asynchronous Course
Tutors
João Morais (IPS)
ECTS
2 (check “Recognition of ECTS” section for more information)
Prerequisites
None
Further information
Recognition of ECTS
Please note that the recognition of the ECTS provided through this activity on your Transcript of Records depends on the decision of the responsible E³UDRES² coordinators or academic authority of your study programme at your home institution. We strongly recommend contacting them before starting an activity that awards ECTS in order to avoid any unexpected difficulties later on.
Depending on their decision, one of the following scenarios may apply:
- Your credits are recognised and can replace another course within your regular study programme.
- Your credits are recognised and can be included in the elective or free-choice space of your study programme (if applicable).
- Your credits are recognised as extra-curricular, meaning they cannot replace another course or be included in the elective or free-choice space of your programme (if applicable).
When contacting the responsible E³UDRES² coordinators at your home institution, please ensure you provide all relevant information about the E³UDRES² activity so they can properly evaluate your request.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods
The course is delivered entirely online and asynchronously, allowing participants to progress at their own pace.
Learning is based on:
Structured multimedia content: short videos (in Portuguese with English subtitles), accompanied by supporting PDF documents (in English), facilitating the theoretical and practical understanding of the topics covered;
Formative self-assessment: each module includes an interactive quiz that allows participants to check their consolidation of the knowledge acquired. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass each quiz;
Practice-based learning: at the end of the course, participants develop and submit a practical assignment consisting of creating a simple web page that integrates the knowledge acquired throughout the course.
This methodology promotes autonomy, digital literacy, and the development of practical skills, without the need for direct support or supervision from instructors.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the principle of video games as a type of media and their relationship with other forms of entertainment media;
- Gain a better understanding of the evolution of video games and game design;
- Understand the fundamental principles of development using the Unity game engine;
- Apply the knowledge acquired to create a video game;
- Develop autonomous learning skills and digital literacy, which are essential for future exploration in the field of video game development.
Assessment
Assignments and quizzes
Please note
Please be aware of the course timezone provided in the course description. Converting the course times to your timezone may be necessary to ensure your availability.
