Unit 78 P2 (Part 1) Digital Graphics for Computer Games (07/11/16)

Level 3

Unit 78 - Digital Graphics for Computer Games (Part 1)

P2 - Be able to Generate Concept Art Ideas for Computer Game Graphics

What are computer game graphics?

Print media graphics like posters and general packaging for games. In-game graphics (head-up display graphics, sprite graphics, background graphics and image textures). Concept art graphics.

All are fully covered on this blogpost and other P1 exercises: http://sarahsgamesdesign.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/unit-78-part-2-digital-graphics-for.html

What is Graphics Specification?

Client needs, also known as a brief that is given to you. The audience that it is aimed/suitable for and thumbnail sketching. The visual style such as; colour and style. The composition, typography (fonts and styles) and technical considerations, e.g. file format, file size, optimisation, file naming conventions, asset management and intended output.

All are fully covered on these blogposts and other P1 exercises:

http://sarahsgamesdesign.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/unit-78-digital-graphics-for-computer.html
http://sarahsgamesdesign.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/unit-78-part-4-digital-graphics-for.html