Creative careers: games designer
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can design a game with a festival theme
Key learning points
- A games designer is a person who creates ideas for video games.
- A video game genre is a way to group games based on how they are played or what they are about.
- Game designers use an aesthetic to make the game look and sound consistent.
Keywords
Games designer - someone who creates ideas for video games
Genre - a category that groups things based on their style, content or how they are played
Aesthetic - the style that gives something its mood or atmosphere
Common misconception
A game's aesthetic does not need to be consistent throughout the game.
Remind pupils that keeping the graphics, sounds, colours and feelings the same throughout the game helps players stay focused and understand the game better.
Teacher tip
Teachers may wish to spend some time exploring appropriate games for pupils to research before Task A.
Equipment
digital devices for research, pens, sketchbooks or paper
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A makeup artist ..
Q2.Which combination of skills do makeup artists rely on to create a variety of looks for different occasions?
Q3.Match each festival theme to a makeup idea that fits:
Bright colours with feathers and gems
Face painted like a sugar skull with flowers
Gold and red makeup with shimmering eyes
Q4.Which of these could be the focal point in a makeup design?
Q5.What is a mood board most useful for?
Q6.Match each keyword to its definition:
The part of a design that draws the most attention
A collection of images, textures and colours to inspire a design
A person who creates looks using makeup and design
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main role of a games designer?
Q2.Which of these best describes a game genre?
Q3.Match each keyword to its definition:
The person who plans how a game works
The category or type of game
The visual style and feel of a game
Q4.Why is choosing the right genre important when designing a game?
Q5.Which of these is an example of a game genre?
Q6.Put these steps for designing a game in the correct order:
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