Mediating Reality - Games
2025/2026
Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module adds to the knowledge obtained in the 1st semester.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Objectives:
Explore the chosen specialisation from a formal perspective with a focus on exploring the relationships between real and artificially generated stimuli. Develop and evaluate an application in the chosen specialisation investigating this issue in terms of either: 1) emulating reality, 2) enhancing reality or virtuality, or 3) transforming reality into novel forms of expression and aesthetics.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to understand game development and the evaluation of user experience in games
- Must be able to understand and compare game design theories, principles and methods
Skills
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to analyse games, gameplay, and game mechanics according to game design theories
- Must be able to apply game design theories, principles and methods to design new games and interactive entertainment
Competences
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to analyse and plan new game-related development projects by applying knowledge about game design and game development
Type of instruction
Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Mediating Reality - Games |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
In accordance with the current Joint Programme Regulations and
directions on examination from the Study Board for Media
Technology:
Oral examination with external censor based on a written project report and a media-technological product plus an A/V production that illustrates and summarizes the project. The assessment is performed in accordance with the 7-point grading scale. |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See semester description |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Mediering af virkeligheden - spil |
| Module code | MSNMGAM2171 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Copenhagen, Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Media Technology |
| Department | Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
