This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
Summary %globals_context%
| Unit name | Games and Virtual Worlds |
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| Unit code | HEJ256 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
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Availability
Note
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Learning Outcomes
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
For Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Media with Honours students: 4 HEJ level 100 units
For students outside the Bachelor of Media: 2 HEJ level 100 units
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEJ356 Games and Virtual Worlds
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 60 minute weekly lecture 1 x 90 minute weekly tutorial |
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| Assessment | Essay – 1500 words (25%); Presentation – 1500 word equivalent (25%); Research Project – 2500 word essayorpractical work and exegesis (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Most JMC units have neither required nor recommended texts but if this unit does, information about these can be found at the CoOp Bookshop links below close to the start of semester. For the majority of units, a Reading List providing access to electronic readings is provided (if applicable) and this will be made available through MyLO and the Library at the beginning of semester. |
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