27/10/2015 Unit 78: Digital Graphics for Computer Games P2 Be able to Generate Concept Art Ideas for Computer Game Graphics

Stimulus

What is a brief?- A brief is a short but detailed analysis of a project them or they have decided to create.  

Client Brief-A brief which the customer/client has given you

Own Brief-A personalized brief made just by you

Market Research-This type of research is what the designer would he/she would have a look to see what type of games sell well.

Ideas Generation-What would you do next?

Brainstorming-Is a way to gather all your ideas onto one document

Mood Boards-A collection of images to inspire you with your project

Thumbnail Sketching-A selection of drawings that you may or may not want to put into your game. Usually done by pencil and paper.

Concept drawings-These are drawings which you have or a group of people have create these are normally drawings of backgrounds, sprites character(s) weapons, vehicles and the environment.

Legal & Ethical Considerations

What is the copyright law?- The current act is the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Rights covered. The law gives the creators of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, sound recordings, broadcasts, films and typographical arrangement of published editions, rights to control the ways in which their material may be used.

What is libel?- A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation

How are female characters represented in games?

Women are usually presented to be more sexual than male characters because the main developers of the games are mostly men. However there are more female gamer than men.

What is intellectual property?- Intangible property that is the result of creativity, such as patents, copyrights, etc