CGG Assignment 3 2016-17 v2 PDF

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F a c ul ty o f S ci e n ce an d T e ch n o lo g y 2016/2017 Assignment Brief Course/s: BSc (Hons) in Games Technology

Unit Name: Computer Graphics for Games

BSc (Hons) in Games Programming Assignment set by:

QA:

Dr Leigh McLoughlin

Andrew Watson

Assignment Issued:

Recommended time to complete this assignment:

06/02/2017 Date Due:

Unit Weighting:

Assignment number:

05/05/2017

40%

3 of 3

Assignment is to be electronically submitted via myBU by 12:30pm on the due date (please allow sufficient time to upload files before the deadline) Assessment Task: Critical Analysis Report on Computer Graphics This is an individual assignment. Your task is to critically analyse two games by comparing and contrasting them, including a break down and explanation of some of their graphical features. The games should both be from the same genre or type. You must link your descriptions to maths, explaining how the graphical features could have been achieved. You must use multiple properly referenced sources to back up your arguments. Also consider your audience: imagine you are explaining it to a friend on your course – they have some background knowledge of computer graphics and maths, but not knowledge of this specific topic.

As a guide, here is a suggested structure for your report:  Introduction (about 100 words) o Which games you have chosen? Give a brief description of each  Evaluation Criteria (about 100 words) o Introduce and explain the aspects you will be using to compare the two games  Critical Analysis (about 700 words) o Compare and contrast the two games, using your evaluation criteria. What is the result of the differences? Do they lead to advantages or disadvantages?  Graphical Feature Breakdown (about 800 words) o Describe some of the graphical features of one or both of the games. o How are these achieved – relate them to vector and matrix principles.  Discussion (about 200 words) o What can you learn from the analysis? How can it guide you if you were to make a similar game?  Conclusion (about 100 words) o Summarise your report

DELIVERABLES: 1. Report (approx. 2000 words) Submission will be through Turnitin on MyBU

MARKING SCHEME:

Element

Contribution

Report

100%

0%  39%

40%  49%

50%  59%

Technical Explanations 30%

No attempt at mathematical explanations or equations simply stated without explanation.

Shows an insufficient level of factual and conceptual understanding of the subject. Little or no evidence of reading/research beyond a partial reproduction of information gained through class contact. Little or no evidence of analysis. Unsubstantiated opinions. Work is mostly descriptive.

Some attempts at mathematical explanations, some understanding. All parameters explained. Some inaccuracies. Some evidence that understanding has been enhanced through wider reading, but is still limited to basic texts.

Clear maths, explained well; good clear understanding. Few errors in maths.

Subject Knowledge and Understanding 30%

Basic attempt at mathematical explanations; not clear if fully understood; unexplained parameters; many errors Has developed only a basic level of factual and conceptual understanding of the subject. Reading/research is limited to that gained through class contact.

Some evidence of analysis and evaluation but mainly descriptive with an uncritical acceptance of information, and unsubstantiated opinion. No logical development of an argument.

Better understanding of the subject has enabled the student to analyse information using simple logic. On balance the work is still descriptive.

Intelligent attempt at analysing and evaluating information. Well argued with appropriate amount of evidence, substantiated opinions are given.

Some relevant information, repetition or irrelevant material, lack of clarity. Poor structure, inconsistent headings and formatting. Explanations poorly organised.

Key facts presented and clearly linked, some connecting explanations. Some structure, consistent headings and formatting.

Clear relevant information, facts and connecting explanations. Good structure, well presented formatting, logical organisation.

Deliverable

Intellectual Skills – Analysis, Evaluation, Critical Judgement 20%

Transferrable Skills – Communication and Presentation 20%

Missing or impossible to follow written explanations. No structure, no headings, no attempt at organisation.

60%  69%

Has developed a sound understanding of the subject appropriate to this level. There is evidence of wider reading which goes beyond that gained from tutor contact.

70% + Excellent advanced maths explanations; showing clear understanding; some qualitative explanation of advanced topics. Has developed a broad factual and conceptual understanding of the subject relative to the level through extensive reading.

Has analysed and evaluated information using defined techniques and principles. Can collate and categorise ideas and information and can select what is relevant to support analysis and evaluation and develop a coherent argument, appropriate to the level of development. Has developed an early critical approach to information. Clear explanations, communicated without ambiguity, coherent and highly detailed. Well presented, clear structure and organisation which enhance the clarity of explanations.

Confirmation that this assignment assesses the relevant ILOs:

Yes

Unit ILOs: 1. Demonstrate understanding of numbers, algebra, trigonometric theory, equations and co-ordinate systems used in computer graphics; 2. Demonstrate understanding of vector and matrix manipulation for use in computer graphics; 3. Demonstrable understanding of the implementation of trigonometric theory in a high level programming language; 4 Demonstrable understanding of the principles of vectors and matrices used in graphics APIs. ALL Written assignments must be submitted before 12:30pm on the date due. Electronic submission time will be 12:30pm on the due date following the above assignment detail, note this deadline is the time for the upload of the assignment to be completed, you are advised to begin submission AT LEAST 1 hour before. For submission of hard copies (where required) the assignments submission room is on the first floor of Christchurch House, in the corridor near C114. Assignments must be submitted here before 12:30pm Please note that as per the Standard Assessment Regulations any coursework submitted after the deadline will be capped at 0%. Capped assignments will be considered by the Board of Examiners and cannot be retrospectively uncapped by Academic Staff. You must keep a copy of your assignment – the university will not take responsibility for lost assignment. If you are unable to submit on time due to medical or other circumstances you MUST obtain an approved extension PRIOR to the submission deadline. Extension Request Forms are available from C237 or on the university website under Student Policies, Regulations and Procedures / Assessment then Mitigating Circumstances http://portal.bournemouth.ac.uk/C11/Mitigating%20Circumstances/default.aspx). Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of copying the work or ideas of others without proper acknowledgement of this work. Plagiarism also includes self-plagiarism or duplication: the inclusion in coursework, or a dissertation, or project, of any material which is identical or substantially similar to material which has already been submitted for any other individual assessment within the University or elsewhere. Avoiding plagiarism is best achieved through the use of proper academic referencing and minimising direct quotations (i.e. re-write others’ ideas in your own words, but still provide the reference of where these ideas came from). Further information can be found here: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/how-to/plagiarism.html and http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/how-to/academic-offences.html...