Tech-level Assignment Brief
AQA LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL LEVEL ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY
Qualification title
Unit code
T/507/6625
UNIT 12 COLLABORATIVE GAMES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Unit title
Learner name
Tutor/Assessor name
Assignment title
COLLABORATIVE GAMES DEVELOPMENT
Date assignment issued
Submission Date
Pass
Performance
Outcome
Performance Criteria
Merit
P1,P2,P3
P4,P5,P6
P7,P8,P9
P10,P11,P12
M1,M2
M3
M4,M5
M6
Tasks
Distinction
D1
D2
D3
Performance criteria covered
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
P1, P2, P3, M1, M2, D1
P4, P5, P6, M3
P7, P8, P9, M4, M5, D2
P10, P11, P12, M6, D3
Submission Checklist (please insert the items the learner should hand in)
All presentation materials used in game idea pitch (slides, images, prototype
build/footage)
Skills audit and responsibilities breakdown
CV and covering letter
Personal Development Plan (from Task 2)
Development journal entries
Prioritised task list
Evidence of use of planning tools
Multiple assets produced for the game
Evidence of produced assets in game
Bug tracking and QA reports
Development team evaluation
Personal reflective account
Critical analysis of the final game
Critical analysis of your assets
Personal Development Plan (from Task 4)
Learner - please confirm that you have proofread your submission
Supported by
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Confirm
submission
Learner Authentication
I confirm that the work and/or the evidence I have submitted for this assignment is my own. I have referenced any
sources in my evidence (such as websites, text books). I understand that if I don’t do this, it will be considered as a
deliberate deception and action will be taken.
Learner Signature
Date
Tutor declaration
I confirm the learner’s work was conducted independently and under the conditions laid out by the specification. I
have authenticated the learner’s work and am satisfied that the work produced is solely that of the learner.
Tutor/Assessor Signature*
Date
*Please record any assistance given to the learner beyond the group as a whole even if within the
parameters of the specification
For marking purposes only
Marking grid
Performance Criteria (PC) achieved
Pass
1stsubmission
 / X*
Resubmission
 / X*
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
Merit **
1stsubmission
 / X*
M1
M2
M3
Resubmission
 / X*
Distinction** 1stsubmission
 / X*
Resubmission
 / X*
D1
D2
M4
M5
M6
D3
Assignment Result
 / X*
Not yet passed
Pass
Merit
Distinction
*Achieved () Not achieved (X)
**Distinction and Merit criteria can be achieved only where the associated Merit and Pass criteria have been
achieved first. Learners must achieve all the PCs relevant to a grade before they can be given that grade for
the assignment.
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Tutor summative feedback for learner
(Note to tutors: this section should focus on what the learner has done well. Where a learner has not achieved a
specific performance criterion or is likely to want to improve on a response to a performance criterion, then you may
identify the issues related to the criterion, but should not provide explicit instructions on how the learner can improve
their work to achieve the outstanding criteria.)
Feedback
Tutor name(print) and date
Resubmission Feedback
Tutor name(print) and date
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
Within this assignment you will work in a group to create a shippable game. Before any games can be
developed, each learner will pitch their ideas for a game. The chosen game will be developed by the group
throughout the rest of the unit.
Each learner will take a role within the team based on a skills audit and application for a chosen role
following the submission of a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Once the roles are assigned development can begin
and will be phased to include two Q & A sessions.
All development contributions will be recorded in a development journal in a weekly entry (roughly 1 page).
TASK OVERVIEW
Games are developed by teams of talented developers each with their own skills and abilities. In smaller
studios (which you are going to be mimicking), the development team all take responsibility for
management and testing duties ensuring all members of the team have the same investment in the
product.
Task 1: PO1 Develop and present a game idea pitch
In this task you will develop your own game ideas into a game idea pitch presentation. You must
demonstrate your understanding of game scope, the games industry and target audiences.
You must:
a) Produce (P1) and present (P2) a game idea pitch to the team. This should take the form of a 10
minute (maximum) oral presentation with appropriate use of presentation materials such as slides,
images, videos and prototype builds
b) Enhance your pitch with the use of competitor analysis using existing games (M1) and audience
research to identify a core demographic and potential market (M2).
c) To further enhance your game idea pitch, produce a quick, rough prototype to show your ideas.
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Task 2: PO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the key aspects of a chosen
role within a games development team
In this task you choose your desired role for the development of the chosen game and apply for that role by
creating a CV. Once you have your role you will be able to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
which you will act upon throughout the development of the project. You must demonstrate an
understanding of the job roles within games development and how they work together in a development
team.
You must:
a) Complete a skills audit to determine a preferred role. You should include a breakdown of the general
responsibilities and expectations of that role (P3).
b) Produce a CV including a cover letter identifying your strengths and weaknesses, highlighting where
improvement can be made to fit better into your preferred role (P4) and include a brief discussion of
how you believe your chosen role will fit into the makeup of the development team for the project (P5).
c) Produce a personal development plan (PDP) which will allow for skills development during the project
(M3).
d) To complete the task you should act upon the PDP showing skill development throughout the course of
the games development (D2).
Task 3: PO3 Develop an asset production/task list for chosen role
In this task you engage in the pre-production phase of the games development to produce a prioritised task
lists for the project.
You must:
a) Produce a task list identifying development tasks for your job role (P6).
b) Prioritise your task list to ensure final game is of the highest standard possible (P7).
c) Use planning tools such as Trello to track development and completion of tasks (P8).
d) Add contingency plans to your task list based on possible problems which could arise. (M4)
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Task 4: PO4 Work as part of a team to develop a shippable game
In this task you will use the bulk of the unit to develop the game project.
You must:
a) Work within your job role to develop assets for a complete, shippable game (P9).
b) Implement your assets into the game (P10).
c) Post weekly in the development journal to show your developments and contributions (P11) including
videos, images, screenshots etc.
d) Partake in two phases of QA testing of the game, completing bug reports and fixing any bugs found in
your work (P12).
e) Evaluate the success of the development team, agreeing ways of improving collaborative work in the
future (P13).
f)
Reflect upon your overall contributions to the development of the team (M5) and critically analyse the
final game, comparing it to the pitch including suitability for target demographic and comparing it to
other similar games (M6).
g) Critically analyse your assets produced during the development of the game and produce a new PDP
(D3).
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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
When completing this assignment, learners will be working towards the transferable skills of Communication and
Teamwork – see Appendix A of the specification document and the section below for more information about the
standards and how they should be evidenced.
For this assignment the transferable skills can be evidenced in the following tasks:
Communication Standards (Oral)
CO1
CO2
CO3
Prepare a suitable
presentation
Use language,
vocabulary, tone
and style suited to
the complexity of
the topic and the
context
Use a variety of
methods to engage
the audience
1.1 Research suitable topics for the presentation
1.2 Research the most appropriate format for the
presentation
1.3 Plan the structure of the presentation
1.4 Make use of any appropriate supporting materials
and prepare any other resources needed for the
presentation
2.1 Use appropriate language and vocabulary
2.2 Structure what is presented to help the audience
follow the sequence of the main points and ideas
2.3 Use tone and style of presentation appropriate to
the audience and environment
Assignment task: 1
Grading Criteria:
P2 Present game idea to the
team; this should not exceed
10 minutes in duration
3.1 Provide examples to illustrate complex points
3.2 Use relevant images from appropriate sources to
illustrate key points
3.3 Use at least one additional method to engage the
audience
Teamwork
TW1
Plan the work
with others
TW2
Develop and
maintain cooperative ways
of working
towards their
agreed
objectives
checking
progress on the
way
TW3
Review working
with others and
agree ways of
improving
collaborative
work in the
future.
1.1 Agree realistic objectives for working together and
what needs to be done in order to achieve them.
1.2 Share relevant information to help agree team roles
and responsibilities
1.3 Agree suitable working arrangements with other team
members
2.1 Organise and complete own tasks efficiently to meet
responsibilities.
2.2 Seek effective ways to develop co-operation, such as
ways to resolve conflict and maintain open
communication.
2.3 Share accurate information on progress and agree
changes where necessary to achieve objectives.
3.1 Agree the extent to which working with others has
been successful and objectives have been met
3.2 Identify factors, including their own role, in influencing
the outcome
3.3 Provide details of how they could improve working
with others in the future, including interpersonal
skills.
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Assignment task: 3
Grading Criteria:
P6 As part of a team, identify
and list the development tasks
required for job role
Assignment task: 2
Grading Criteria:
P5 Discuss how the role fits
into the makeup of their
games development team for
the project
Assignment task 3
Grading Criteria:
P8 As part of a team, use
planning tools to keep track of
development and completion
of tasks
Assignment task: 4
Grading Criteria:
P11 Provide weekly
contributions to the game
development as part of the
team development journal
Assignment task: 4
Grading Criteria:
P13 Evaluate the success of
the development team,
agreeing ways of improving
collaborative working the
future