CIS 300: Introduction to Computer Game Design

Communication Lab 2
Draft of Concept Document

  1. Before class, arrange tables in CL3 for groups.
  2. (5 minutes) Brief explanation of critique process.
  3. (5 minutes per group, 20 total] Groups present game abstracts/ideas and respond to questions.
  4. (5 minutes) Review how groups will do designer diary:
    • Group leader sets up BLOG either on CU People or Blogger.
    • Designer diary: group will make at least one entry per week on changes and/or new developments to their design and reasons for them
  5. (20 minutes) Prepare concept doc:
    • Draft due by Communication Lab 3 (next week) on CMS.
    • Final version due 2/25 on CMS.
    • In class:
      • Brief reminder of what's a concept doc (see lecture notes and page 53 R&A).
      • Writing instructors explain writing a proposal and group writing.
      • Groups use remaining time to plan writing of draft.
  6. What to submit:
    • Text file with location of your BLOG (in blog.txt).
    • Draft of concept doc to be reviewed/discussed in next communication lab.