Video Game Design Worksheet
Name:
Computer Applications, Criteria 1 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of computer
terms and applications.
1. List three game genres and give an example of each.
Game Genre
Example
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2. List three typical job titles in a game developer studio and describe their roles.
Job Title
Role
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3. Analyse a game that you enjoy by identifying the following features.
Game title
Challenges
Choices
Game mechanics /
systems
Tutorials (if any)
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4. Consider the following statement: “Gameplay will always trump graphics!”
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? State your reasons why/why not.
5. Research the following legal questions and provide answers to each.
What are all the
classifications ratings a game
can receive in Australia?
If you sell a video game that
includes MP3 sound effects
what legal issues do you
need to consider?
Who owns the copyright of
any games you create?
Can you use copyrighted
images in games that you
give away for free?
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6. Research the ESA annual report and list five facts you find interesting.
Link: http://essentialfacts.theesa.com/Essential-Facts-2016.pdf
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7. Research which video game you think will win the next IGN Game of the Year Award and give
reasons why you think it will win.
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