Assignment 6: Final Report
Final Presentation (May 2 and May 4): #
Each team will present a game trailer (~60-90 seconds, 3 minute max) followed by 5 minutes of discussion, feedback, and questions. The trailer should:
- Start with something awesome! You want to grab the audiences’ attention.
- Demonstrate the core game play and mechanics.
- Showcase what makes your game unique or interesting.
- Use title cards, voice over, epic background music (compose your own or use CC or copyright-free music), and juicy sound effects.
- Closing title card with your game title, studio name, and your names.
Trailer Submission (Monday, May 1 at 11:59 PM): #
Sumbit the video file for your game trailer via Moodle. Video files should be 1080p (1920x1080) and encoded using H.264 codec or equivalent.
Report Submission (Monday, May 8 at 11:59 pm) #
Turn in the following files via Moodle:
- Final OPPM sheet
- Final project report
Final Project Report #
A summation of the final game and your design process. The report should be at least 6 single-spaced pages with 12pt font size and 1” margins, and consist of the following content:
- Explain each team member’s contribution
- Explain how to play your game
- Explain game rules and mechanics
- Explain the design trades-offs that you had to make, including what you originally envisioned versus what you accomplished.
- Explain outcomes of playtesting and how your designs changed due to feedback.
- Explain the overall software design:
- Show and discuss any Finite State Machines.
- Give high-level explanation of any AI used
- Explain how specific visual or audio effects were achieved
- Credit any open-source audio, artwork and code used
Self+Peer Assessment Form (Monday, May 1 at 11:59 PM): #
Each individual team member fills out the following assessment form of your individual efforts and those of your teammates: Assessment Form. Submit the form via Moodle in the Final Assessment Forms Assignment.
Assessments forms will factor into grade calculations. You will not receive a grade for the assignment until you have submitted this form. Your assignment (for you individually) will be considered late if you submit this form after the deadline.
Grading #
- Game Trailer – 40%
- Documentations (report, website, and OPPM sheet) – 40%
- Individual performance (evaluated according to OPPM and Self+Peer Assessment) – 20%
(Note: no-show team member will not receive the presentation credits without an excused absence.)