CSC3414 Portfolio Project A

Subject Cat-nbr Class Term Mode Description Units Campus
CSC 3414 91475 2, 2009 ONC Portfolio Project A 1.00 Toowoomba

Academic group: FOSCI
Academic org: FOS003
Student contribution band: 2
ASCED code: 029999


Contents



STAFFING

Examiner: Kenneth MacAlpine
Moderator: Stijn Dekeyser



REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: CSC3418 or USQIT16



RATIONALE

This course, in conjunction with Portfolio Project B (course code CSC3415), is designed to provide students with practice in bringing together the skills they have acquired during the program for the solution of problems of a kind they are likely to face in their subsequent employment. It also provides students with practice in written communication.




SYNOPSIS

This course is the confluence of the knowledge and skills acquired in most other courses of the major. By undertaking the design of a games application, students develop their skills and professional practices. There will be particular emphasis on the use of modern tools and techniques for games project design and construction.




OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1.
carry out a major games project design project; (Assignments 1 & 2)
2.
describe their work and communicate their results; (Assignments 1 & 2)
3.
use modern design techniques and tools in all aspects of the games project. (Assignments 1 & 2)



TOPICS


Description Weighting (%)
1. Students will develop detailed design specifications and implementation for a simple game.
100.00


TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).




REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

2009, Course CSC3414/CSC3415 Portfolio Project A & BThe Introductory Book (Available: Via the Web).




STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY HOURS
Project Work 160.00



ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date
ASSIGNMENT 1 50.00 50.00 28 Aug 2009
ASSIGNMENT 2 50.00 50.00 23 Oct 2009


IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

  1. Attendance requirements:
    It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
  2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
    To complete each of the assignments satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% for each assignment.
  3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
    If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
  4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
    To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course..
  5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
    The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the grades obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
  6. Examination information:
    There is no examination in this course
  7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
    There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course.
  8. University Regulations:
    Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

9. The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
10. Students may be required to provide a copy of assignments submitted for assessment purposes. Such copies should be despatched to the USQ within 24 hours of receipt of a request to do so.
11. In accordance with University policy, the Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.