Program Overview

Introduction to Game Design and Production

The Game Design and Production unit introduces students to the topic of game design and production. Students work in teams to design and develop a prototype of their design using an agile development methodology. During the development process, students document aspects of the game's implementation and prepare their game prototype for an online release. They also pitch their concept of the final product as if pitching to a platform holder or publisher.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Game Design and Production
• Unit code: KIT207
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Information and Communication Technology
• Discipline: Information & Communication Technology
• Coordinator: Doctor Ian Lewis
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Availability

• Location: Online
• Study period: Semester 1
• Attendance options:
  • Online via Discord
• Available to:
  • Domestic students
  • International students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start date: 23/2/2026
• Census date: 17/3/2026
• WW date: 20/4/2026
• End date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Apply agile development methodologies to the design and production of games and virtual worlds
• Develop and modify art assets and scripts
• Design and implement game prototypes to inform and evaluate their design
• Create artefacts that appeal to a target audience to support the production of games

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KIT101 or KIT107 or KIT109
• OR (Admission to P1B or 70J and concurrent enrolment in KIT101 or KIT109)

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern:
  • Lectures: 2 hours/week online via Discord
  • Self-Study: ~46 hours/week
  • Tutorials: 2 hours/week online via Discord
• Assessment:
  • Assignment 1: Portfolio (10%)
  • Assignment 2: Concept Pitch Deck and Live Pitch (10%)
  • Assignment 3: Development Log (15%)
  • Assignment 4: Testing (5%)
  • Assignment 5: Game Prototype (40%)
  • Assignment 6: Final Pitch (20%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable or the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.