Class Workshop in Video Game and Multimedia Application Directing II

Atelier de Realização de Videojogos e Aplicações Multimédia I   In this curricular unit students will, in groups, develop a prototype according to the game design document outlined in the previous semester in Video Game and Multimedia App Production Workshop I. They will have to divide and coordinate the tasks and foster the self management within the group.  

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1) Understand the fundamental concepts for the production of a digital game or interactive media application; 2) Know and coordinate work group tasks taking into account the rapid resolution of specific issues; 3) How to manage situations and establish complementary strategies when necessary in order to meet the short and medium-term objectives initially proposed; 4) Be able to use programming tools and 2D /3D visual design interactive applications; 5) Create interactive applications for multi-platform; 6) Integrate video content on different interactive platforms; 7) Know how to pitch a project, from the initial concept to the achieved end result. Previously scheduled class sessions will be taught at a distance, promoting the deepening of students autonomous work capacity

Project Based Learning

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