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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse and document, the methodology relating to various computer game genres
   • Review game-play elements in an example of a chosen, or given, game genre
   • Identify the objectives of play in an example of a chosen, or given, game genre
2. Interpret consumer demographics for various games products
   • Identify the target markets for various types of games
   • Interpret the choices and patterns of buyers and players
   • Review the social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of contemporary interactive game play
3. Review the historical aspects of game-play and game design
   • Review and describe the history of the games industry
   • Review the game play, and design, for non-computer based games
   • Review the uses of games in commercial, industrial, education, military training, and therapeutic and assessment contexts
4. Identify industry game-design principles
   • Research and identify current industry game-design principles
   • Identify the game-design principles for a chosen or given game
5. Outline the development of a computer game
   • Outline the game design and play strategies
   • Outline the technical limitations, and constraints, of current hardware and software

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

determine the methodology used for games genres

differentiate game genres

identify the consumer demographic for games products

differentiate game design and play principles

prepare an outline of a game design according to industry and organisational requirements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe 3-D digital model design techniques

outline procedures and processes for computer game development

identify current game-play hardware and software products

outline the technical constraints that hardware and software impose on design and development.

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