HA1 Game Graphics Now Assignment Brief

Qualification	90 Credit Diploma in Creative Media Production - Games Design
Unit number and title	Unit 78 – Digital Graphics for Computer Games - partial
Assessor name	Harry Arnold
Date issued	09/11/2015
Hand in deadline	11/12/2015
Assignment title	HA1 Game Graphics Now
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate that the learner: •      Be able to Understand theory and applications of digital graphics used for computer games
Scenario You have been commissioned to write a blog article on the subject of computer graphics for Computer Arts, the online and print magazine which covers all aspects of new media design. http://www.computerarts.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/computerarts The idea is for you to provide an overview of how computer graphics are currently used across all sections of the industry.
Task 1 – Technical Glossary Write a Glossary of the following key technical terms and subjects: VECTOR IMAGES RASTER IMAGES THE PIXEL COLOUR DEPTH COLOUR MODELS RESOLUTION ANTI-ALIASING ASPECT RATIO FILE FORMATS -  bmp, png, gif, tiff, jpg, psd, pdf, eps and ai COMPRESSION IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICES OPTIMISING STORAGE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT Remember that you are trying to describe and explain your findings. Illustrate as required and remember to cite any sources you have used in your research, both written and visual.                                                                                                                                                                       This provides evidence Unit 78 – P1, M1, D1
Task 2 – Artistic Styles Create a report that explores these four different artistic styles found in games: PHOTOREALISM CELL SHADING ABSTRACTION EXAGGERATION Choose a wide range of examples and remember that you are trying to describe and explain your findings. Illustrate as required and remember to cite any sources you have used in your research, both written and visual.                                                                                                                                                                      This provides evidence Unit 78 – P1, M1, D1
Task 3 – Graphic Types Create a report that explores these five different types of computer game graphics: PIXEL ART CONCEPT ART TEXTURE ART BACKGROUND GRAPHICS PRINT MEDIA ART Choose a wide range of examples and remember that you are trying to describe and explain your findings. Illustrate as required and remember to cite any sources you have used in your research, both written and visual.                                                                                                                                                                     This provides evidence Unit 78 – P1, M1, D1
Evidence checklist		Tick
Technical Glossary
Artistic Styles Research
Computer Game Graphics Research