SIT253 - Audio and Visual Game Elements

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B, G, X)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

S McKenzie

Prerequisite:

SIT151 or SIT161

Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 2 hour practical per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit requires students to develop the audio and visual elements for games design. The first part of the unit focuses on the audio elements and includes the basic skills required in terms of hardware and software, recording mixing and mastering and 3D audio. It then progresses to the fundamentals of audio design and includes audio engine terminology and functionality and processing, mixing and controlling sound for aesthetic effect. Students then study designing sound for interactivity, including sound effects, music and voice recording. The second part of the unit looks at the visual design fundamentals in game design such as composition, lighting and colour and graphic design. Specifically it looks at 2D and 3D elements as well as motion graphics such as animating, cinematography and camera angles and framing. This part of the unit also looks at textures, optimisation of real time 3D rendering and interface design. Finally students consider character design. In both sections of the unit, students also review the relevant standards of both elements.

Assessment

Examination 60%, two assignments (20% each) 40%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$969$969$969$2464$2610

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
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