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Core Module Information
Module title: Scripting for Interactive Media
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IMD09128
Module leader: John McGowan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The development of an interactive experience using game engine technology that focuses on using scripting to aid the delivery of a narrative. This will be further enhanced through the use of animation and audio. Suitable pre-production materials will be produced in order to effectively implement this interactive experience. Upon completion of this, the process will then be evaluated.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:

O1: Produce appropriate planning and pre-production materials used to implement a narrative based, interactive experience.
LO2: Construct a virtual narrative using game engine technology.
LO3: Apply industry standard scripting techniques and processes to create interactivity.
LO4: Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented scripting and process.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: John McGowan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 152 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 30 All 7 HOURS= 20, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Portfolio 70 All 15 HOURS= 80, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
IMD09128 Scripting For Interactive Media
 

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