2026 THEME: PLAY AS PROTEST / PLAY AS CARE (CHOOSE ONE)

ASSIGNMENT 1 OVERVIEW

Using the provided template, you will conceptualise a prototype concept for a modest 2D game by developing a feasible, clear, and concise Game Concept Document (GCD). This documentation must directly respond to the 2026 theme, serving as the essential design foundation for your subsequent Paper Prototype (Assignment 2) and Digital Prototype (Assignment 3). The most impactful games are often the smallest. Focus on delivering a game concept with simple mechanics that deliver a deep emotional or social message. Think "Platformer" or "Dungeon Crawler" rather than "The next Call of Duty."

Additionally, you will begin your Game Design Journal (Blog) for weeks 1–4. The informal weekly blogging activities challenge you to reflect and evaluate your own design process, and the work of professional game designers, through the lens of the theories and principles covered in this unit. They also allow you to ask questions of the Unit Coordinator or get feedback.

By completing Assignment 1, you will be able to:

1. Explain key game‑design theories, principles and methods. You will show that you understand core concepts from the unit (e.g., MDA, Taxonomy of Fun, design principles) and can apply them when analysing games and planning your own concept.
2. Conceptualise a game idea and communicate it effectively through design documentation. You will demonstrate the ability to generate a feasible game concept and express it clearly in a structured Game Concept Document (GCD), using industry‑relevant terminology and communication practices.
3. Use foundational digital tools to produce game‑design documentation and early assets. You will use appropriate software (e.g., Word/PDF tools, digital sketching tools, the blogging platform) to create and present your design work professionally, including concept art, layout, and documentation formatting.

As you will discover, a high-quality GCD creates the essential framework for success in your subsequent paper and digital prototyping tasks i.e., Assignments 2 and 3.

TASK 1A: GAME CONCEPT DOCUMENT (GCD) 
Download the editable GCD template (from the unit website) and complete the following sections:

1. Core Statement: Your "Elevator Pitch" sell your game idea in a few sentences!
2. Background: Why are you making this? How does it differ from existing games, and how does it address the theme?
3. Game Narrative: Define the backstory, the protagonist, the game world, and the objectives.
4. Target Audience: A brief overview of who you are designing for (linked to the Audience Persona in the Appendix of the GCD).
5. MDA Framework: Explain the Mechanics (actions), Dynamics (how mechanics work at runtime), and Aesthetics (the player's emotional response). How do these work together to define your Core Gameplay Loop?
6. Key Features: A detailed list of what happens in the game world; when, why, and how?
7. Game Assets: Forecast the visual and audio assets you will need for your paper and digital prototypes (this is your 'best guess').
8. Appendix: Include the completed Audience Persona template and any supporting research.

Upload your completed GCD to the unit website following the guidance under "Supplementary Notes" (below).

Core Design Constraints
To pass this stage successfully, your concept must adhere to the following restrictions:

• The 2026 Theme: You must choose and meaningfully integrate either Play as Protest or Play as Care.
  • Note: Failure to effectively incorporate the theme will result in a 30% penalty for the GCD.
• Thematic Inspiration: To help you address a contemporary social issue, explore United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals for inspiration.
• Interactivity: Your game concept must prioritise physics-based interactions (e.g., movement, gravity, collisions).
  • Note: Purely text-based or quiz games are not permitted, though these mechanics may be used in a supporting role.
• Dramatic Elements: You must demonstrate understanding of game design theory by incorporating the following three aesthetics from the MDA Model's 'Taxonomy of Fun':
  • Narrative (Primary): A dramatic backstory that hooks the player.
  • Challenge (Primary): A system of escalating obstacles.
  • Discovery (Secondary): Elements that encourage exploration.
    
    

TASK 1B: REFLECTIVE GAME DESIGN JOURNAL (WEEKS 1-4)
Game design is a reflective practice. You are required to:

• Post weekly reflective responses to the prompts listed in your "Game Design Journal" under the "Assessment" tab on Moodle.
• Format may be written, video, or audio.
• The blog posts are private. Only you and the Unit Coordinator can see them.
• Keep on top of these! The Unit Coordinator reads and responds to these blogs weekly to help guide your progress.

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES ABOUT ASSIGNMENT 1

1. Technical Scope & Feasibility:
As this is an introductory unit, aim for a simple, feasible but suitably ambitious 2D game. If you have prior experience and wish to attempt a more advanced 2D game, or a 3D project, you must consult with the Unit Coordinator first to ensure the scope is achievable within the term. Regardless of the genre, feasibility is a key marking criterion.

2. Creative & Design Standards:

• Originality & IP: All game ideas and core visual assets (player characters, backgrounds) must be your original work. You cannot use existing Intellectual Property (e.g., Star Wars or Monopoly).
• Quality & Ambition: Aim for a "Goldilocks" scope i.e., not too simplistic, but realistic enough to be achievable (also known as the Minimal Viable Product or MVP). Extra effort in innovation and production value is rewarded.
• Asset Sourcing: You may use minor graphics from Unity Playground or Creative Commons, but all third-party assets must be referenced to avoid plagiarism.

3. Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale Level 3 (AI for Collaboration) with Exceptions:

• ✘ You may NOT use AI to:
  • Write your GCD or Blogs: You cannot use AI to generate the actual text, descriptions, or "Elevator Pitch" for your Game Concept Document or reflective blog posts.
  • Create Visual Assets: You must create your own concept art and UI sketches. Developing foundational game art skills is a core learning objective of this unit.
  • Note: Using native AI-assisted tools (like Content-Aware Fill) within image editors for minor refinements is permitted.

• ✔ You MAY use AI to:
  • Ideate & Research: Use AI as a brainstorming partner to explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals or to help expand on your chosen theme (Protest or Care).
  • Technical Consultation: Ask AI for help with technical logic, such as explaining how a specific Unity component works or generating C# pseudocode to plan your mechanics.
  • Review & Refine: Use AI to proofread your drafted GCD content for clarity, tone, and grammar.

4. Required AI Disclosure: 

• Your final submission will show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
• Include a text document called "AI_Usage.txt" with your submission which lists any AI tools used, why and how they were used.
• Any misuse or lack of disclosure regarding AI tools will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

5. Critical Compliance (Avoid Penalties):

• Theme Integration: You must meaningfully address the core theme (Play as Protest or Play as Care).
  • Note: Failure to meet this criteria will result in a 30% penalty.
• Late Policy: Submissions outside the three-day grace period incur a 5% per day penalty unless an official extension is granted via the "Support" menu.

6. Formatting & Submission:

• Published GCD in Microsoft Word or PDF format (not zipped);
• Game Design Journal (Weeks 1-4) completed using website blogging tool, and
• AI_Usage.txt 

7. Three-Day Grace Period for Assessments:

• The Three-day grace period applies to all MMST12017 Assignments.
• If you need longer than three-days, you'll still need to use the normal Assessment Extension System process (top navigation menu on the unit website, under 'Support').

8. Seeking Help:

• If you require assistance, at any stage, please contact the Unit Coordinator as soon as possible.  Contact details are found on the unit website.
• Additional learning resources, student exemplars and detailed marking criteria are available on the unit website. These are provided to help you - use them!

Deliverables:

1. Game Concept Document (GCD). An editable GCD template will be supplied for this task. Upload your completed GCD as a Microsoft Word or PDF format document through the Assignment 1 submission page on the unit website. Do NOT Zip your GCD.
2. Game Design Journal (Weeks 1-4). Complete journal (blog) entries addressing designated topics/tasks on a weekly basis. This task is completed using the blogging tool found under the 'Assessment' menu on the unit website.
3. AI Disclosure Document. Include a text document called "AI_Usage.txt" with your submission which lists any AI tools used, why and how they were used.

Allocation of marks:

• Game Concept Document (GCD) = 24 marks
• Game Design Journal (Weeks 1-4) = 6 marks
• Total = 30 marks (30% of your overall score for MMST12017)
  
  

Marking Rubric:

A complete and detailed marking rubric is available on the unit website.

2026 THEME: PLAY AS PROTEST / PLAY AS CARE

ASSIGNMENT 2 OVERVIEW

Assignment 2 requires you to develop a playable paper prototype game addressing the theme, and based on the Game Concept Document (GCD) you developed for Assignment 1. You will also create a short playtest video of no longer than 5 minutes, showing the important parts of your paper prototype gameplay. Finally, you will continue working on your Game Design Journal (Blog) for weeks 5-7. 

By completing Assignment 2, you will be able to:

1. Apply game‑design theories, principles and methods to a functional prototype. You will demonstrate your understanding of core game‑design concepts by translating your Game Concept Document into a playable paper prototype that reflects the theoretical foundations explored in the unit.
2. Conceptualise and communicate your design ideas through structured prototyping documentation. You will show your ability to communicate gameplay systems, rules, interactions and player experience using prototype components, written procedures and a clear supporting document set. 
3. Use appropriate tools and techniques to create game assets and prototype materials. You will organise and produce the physical and/or digital components of your paper prototype using suitable tools and formats, demonstrating early technical competence in presenting game artefacts.

TASK 2A: PLAYABLE PAPER PROTOTYPE GAME 

Paper prototyping is an industry-standard method for testing game systems quickly. It helps you "fail fast" and iterate on your design's mechanics and aesthetics to improve the overall experience.  Once complete, your paper prototype game will become the blueprint for the final game design task, the creation of a simple digital game prototype (Assignment 3). 

Requirements

• Functional Blueprint: Use this task to test your game concept. evaluate the player experience, and solve unexpected design problems before moving to Assignment 3.
• Completeness: Present your playable paper prototype game thoughtfully, and include all assets (this includes all necessary rules and procedures) required for gameplay.
• Format: Submit your Document (Word/PDF) and supporting game resources within an organised ZIP file i.e. use folders and file names to identify items.

Considerations for this task

• Consistency is Key: Your Paper Prototype must strictly adhere to the design considerations and core theme established in Assignment 1. Use your completed Game Concept Document (GCD) as the mandatory blueprint for developing your playable prototype.

Common Student Questions

Question: What does ‘playable’ mean?

Answer: The term 'playable' means exactly that! Consider Assignment 2 to be a 'boardgame' version, or paper-based approximation, of your underpinning game design concept. You will use it to test the core aspects of your game concept and ensure that it will be enjoyable to play and makes good use of game design principles. Your submission must include all game objects required for game play (this includes all necessary rules and procedures), with the exception of common items such as dice and counters.

Question: But aren't boardgames and digital games different?

Answer: Designing a boardgame that will eventually become a digital game can be difficult and time-consuming. Some aspects of the gameplay will not translate across mediums, but don't let this deter you. You are attempting to create a simplified version of your game concept in order to test your core game mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics by developing a playable paper version of your game. Because the game is playable, you can put it in the hands of your target audience and get 'real' player feedback to help you build a stronger and more enjoyable game. Here are some common examples to highlight differences between board and digital games:

• Game Style/Genre. Regardless of whether you are hoping to create a dungeon crawler; shooter; racing game; adventure game; platformer, or simple arcade game for your Assignment 3 digital submission, each of these game types can be replicated as a boardgame. The easiest way to do this is to visualise the gameworld from a top-down perspective. If you are struggling for inspiration, browse some of the game concepts on platforms such as Kickstarter.
  
  
• Movement. Controlling player movement in boardgames is generally done through dice-rolls, turns or some form of ‘spinner’. In a digital version of the game, the player will (generally) use the keyboard to move the player around and use the game engine physics settings to influence gameplay.
  
  
• Combat / Interactions. Boardgames have simple systems in place for line-of-sight and combat between players and enemies. This may include listing abilities and scores for various ‘classes’ of character in your rules and using dice rolls or turns to decide the outcome of interactions. Digitally, combat is controlled by player movement and scripts attached to the player and enemy game objects.
  
  
• Replayability. Each time a game is played it must play differently in order to keep the player engaged. Simple methods to achieve this in a boardgame include using moveable markers on gameboard tiles to indicate collectable ‘pick-ups’ (health, power-ups, weapons, hazards etc); using a modular tile system which can be setup differently for each game; using an ‘Event’ card system which forces players to draw a card(s) from specific piles when they begin a new turn / move into a room / or land on a specific gameboard tile. In the digital version, these events can be controlled by creating spawning points for game objects or even have dynamically generated maps. You can use whichever system you choose, but you WILL implement one (or more) systems to ensure your boardgame plays differently and offers a dynamic play experience.

Question: Am I allowed to create a quiz or text-based game?

Answer: No. You may not create a purely quiz or text-based game, although you may use some text-based mechanics or systems in your game. Your game prototype MUST include substantial visual elements that will lend themselves to physics interactions when transformed into a digital game for Assignment 3. Although your final digital game is not due until Week 12, it is important to acknowledge all constraints in the early stages of the game design process.

TASK 2B: PLAYTEST VIDEO (NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES)

To showcase the important parts of your paper prototype gameplay you will create a short video (maximum 5 minutes). Do NOT ZIP your playtest video, simply upload it into the unit website through the Assignment 2 submission page.

TASK 2C: GAME DESIGN JOURNAL (BLOG) WEEKS 5-7

Game design is a reflective practice. You are required to:

• Post weekly reflective responses to the prompts listed in your "Game Design Journal" under the "Assessment" tab on Moodle.
• Format may be written, video, or audio.
• The blog posts are private. Only you and the Unit Coordinator can see them.
• Keep on top of these! The Unit Coordinator reads and responds to these blogs weekly to help guide your progress.

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES ABOUT ASSIGNMENT 2

Technical Scope & Feasibility
As this is an introductory unit, aim for a simple, feasible but suitably ambitious 2D game. If you have prior experience and wish to attempt a more advanced 2D game, or a 3D project, you must consult with the Unit Coordinator first to ensure the scope is achievable within the term. Regardless of the genre, feasibility is a key marking criterion.

1. Critical Compliance (Avoid Penalties):

• Theme Integration: You must meaningfully address the core theme (Play as Protest or Play as Care).
• Playtest Video: You must upload a playtest video to the Assignment 2 submission page.
  • Note: Failure to meet either of the above will result in a 30% penalty per requirement.
• Late Policy: Submissions outside the three-day grace period incur a 5% per day penalty unless an official extension is granted via the "Support" menu.

2. Functional & Creative Standards:

• Playability: Your prototype must be fully playable. Supply all rules, procedures, and game objects (excluding common items like dice or counters).
• Engagement & Replayability: Design for a dynamic experience. Incorporate systems like randomness, hazards, or modular boards (e.g., "Event" cards or movable markers).
• Originality & IP: All core visuals (characters, backgrounds, major assets) and game concepts must be original. You cannot use existing Intellectual Property (e.g., Star Wars or Monopoly).
• Innovation: Higher marks are awarded for evidence of extra effort in creativity, innovation, and the production value of your game objects.

3. Asset Sourcing:

• Originality: Core visual assets must be your own. Minor graphics may be sourced from Unity Playground or Creative Commons.
• Attribution: You must credit all third-party assets. Unreferenced material that you have not created constitutes plagiarism.

4. Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale Level 3 (AI for Collaboration) with Exceptions:

• ✘ You may NOT use AI to:
  • Generate content for weekly reflective blog posts or paper prototype rules, procedures or game narrative.
  • Create core visual game assets (player characters, main objects, backgrounds, etc.), as developing art skills is a unit requirement.
  • Note: Native AI tools in software (like Photoshop’s Generative Fill) are permitted for minor edits only.

• ✔ You MAY use AI to:
  • Ideate & Plan: Assist with research and brainstorming game concepts.
  • Stress-Test Logic: Review your game’s rules to find "blind spots" and iterate on mechanics.
  • Polish & Proofread: Refine the clarity and flow of your own drafted rules and procedures.
  • Technical Support: Debug code and generate C# Unity scripts for digital tasks.

5. Required AI Disclosure: 

• Your final submission will show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
• Include a text document called "AI_Usage.txt" with your submission which lists any AI tools used, why and how they were used.
• Any misuse or lack of disclosure regarding AI tools will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

6. Formatting & Submission:

• All paper game assets required for physical playtesting i.e., rules, procedures and printable objects (dice etc are not required) supplied in Microsoft Word, PDF, or multimedia file formats in a neatly organised zip file;
• Playtest video - 5 minutes maximum (not zipped);
• Game Design Journal (Weeks 5-7) completed using website blogging tool, and
• AI_Usage.txt 

 7. Three-Day Grace Period for Assessments:

• The Three-day grace period applies to all MMST12017 Assignments.
• If you need longer than three-days, you'll still need to use the normal Assessment Extension System process (top navigation menu on the unit website, under 'Support').
   

8. Seeking Help:

• If you require assistance, at any stage, please contact the Unit Coordinator as soon as possible.  Contact details are found on the unit website.
• Additional learning resources, student exemplars and detailed marking criteria are available on the unit website. These are provided to help you - use them!

Deliverables:

1. Playable paper prototype game. All paper game assets required for physical playtesting i.e., rules, procedures and printable objects (dice etc are not required) supplied in Microsoft Word, PDF, or multimedia file formats in a neatly organised zip file. Present your game prototype thoughtfully. 
2. Playtest Video. To showcase the important parts of your paper prototype gameplay you WILL create a short video (maximum 5 minutes). Do NOT ZIP the video, simply upload it into the unit website through the Assignment 2 submission page.
3. Game Design Journal (Weeks 5-7). Complete journal (blog) entries addressing designated topics / tasks on a weekly basis.
4. AI Disclosure Document. Include a text document called "AI_Usage.txt" with your submission which lists any AI tools used, why and how they were used.

Allocation of marks:

• Playable paper prototype game = 15.5 marks
• Playtest Video = 5 marks
• Game Design Journal (Weeks 5-7) = 4.5 marks
• Total = 25 marks (25% of your overall score)

Marking Rubric:

A complete and detailed marking rubric is available on the unit website.

2026 THEME: PLAY AS PROTEST / PLAY AS CARE

ASSIGNMENT 3 OVERVIEW

In Assignment 3 you will transform your ideas from your GCD (Assignment 1) and paper prototype game (Assignment 2) into a functional and enjoyable Unity digital prototype game in WebGL format. Additionally, you will create a playtest video (as a screen recording), and complete your journal entries for weeks 8–11. 

By completing Assignment 3, you will be able to:

1. Apply game‑design theories, principles and methods to a complete digital prototype. You will demonstrate your ability to integrate design theory into a cohesive, functional Unity‑based digital game prototype, incorporating mechanics, dynamics and aesthetics to shape the player experience.
2. Conceptualise and communicate your design ideas through digital production workflows and documentation. You will show that you can move from concept and paper prototype into a fully developed digital prototype, communicating design intent through implementation choices, project structure, and supporting documentation.
3. Use software tools competently to create digital game assets and implement gameplay systems. You will demonstrate technical proficiency with Unity and associated tools by developing original visual assets, configuring game objects, applying physics components and assembling a functional game scene.
4. Create a working digital game prototype by applying game‑design methods and production techniques. You will produce a playable Unity game that functions from start to finish, reflects iterative testing and refinement, and meets the technical constraints and theme requirements of the assignment.
5. Evaluate a game using formal game‑design principles and testing processes. Through playtesting and reflective journal entries, you will assess both your own prototype and its player experience, using structured evaluation methods grounded in the unit’s theories and principles.

The Unity Game Engine

Throughout the term you will develop skills and knowledge of the Unity game engine which is an industry-standard platform for game development, but is also great for rapid prototyping of game designs. We will cover the basics of Unity through a number of tutorial sessions, but you are encouraged to be proactive and spend additional time exploring tutorials and resources to improve your knowledge. To get you underway, you will work through a number of Unity Learn tutorials and will be introduced to a simple framework known as the Unity Playground which can help you plan and create a range of common 2D game interactions. Although we won't be covering Unity straight away, as we have a number of game design building blocks to cover first, you will be introduced to the Unity Playground in the first weeks of the course, so you can get some ideas to help you plan some of the game mechanics for Assignment 1 and 2. If you have existing knowledge of Unity and are confident in your abilities, you are welcome to explore other frameworks such as Unity Visual Scripting, Unity 2D/3D Game Kits or AI-assisted coding of custom scripts.

TASK 3A: UNITY 2D DIGITAL PROTOTYPE GAME

Applying your understanding of 2D game design & development in Unity, you will deliver a digital prototype game that meets the following conditions: 

• includes at least one complete and functional game "level" (scene) executed to a high standard;
• demonstrates meaningful application of game design theories and knowledge;
• provides an enjoyable and engaging player experience;
• demonstrates basic competence with the Unity game engine; management and use of Unity game objects (determined by reviewing Unity source files), and basic application of physics components;
• includes core visual game assets that have been developed by yourself using tools covered during the term (refer to "Supplementary Notes" below for more on this); 
• completed digital prototype game is thoughtfully delivered, displays evidence of playtesting and iteration, and quality control (i.e., is bug free with no unexpected behaviours);
• game has been published in WebGL format so that it can be played online;
• you provide all source files for assessment (Unity, Photoshop, Illustrator, Piskel etc), and
• you have satisfied all of the assessment constraints (full Assignment 3 task sheet is available on the unit website).

Considerations for this task

Consistency is Key: Your digital Prototype must strictly adhere to the design considerations and core theme established in Assignment 1 and 2. Use your completed Game Concept Document (GCD), and experience gained through playtesting your playable paper prototype (Assignment 2) as the foundation for developing your digital prototype.

TASK 3B: PLAYTEST VIDEO

To showcase the important parts of your digital prototype gameplay you WILL create a short video (maximum 5 minutes) and upload it into the unit website through the Assignment 3 submission page.

TASK 3C: GAME DESIGN JOURNAL (BLOG) WEEKS 8-11

Game design is a reflective practice. You are required to:

• Post weekly reflective responses to the prompts listed in your "Game Design Journal" under the "Assessment" tab on Moodle.
• Format may be written, video, or audio.
• The blog posts are private. Only you and the Unit Coordinator can see them.
• Keep on top of these! The Unit Coordinator reads and responds to these blogs weekly to help guide your progress.

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT 3 TASKS

1. Critical Compliance (Avoid Penalties)

• Theme Integration: Your digital game must meaningfully embody your chosen theme (Play as Protest or Play as Care).
• Playtest Video: You must upload a playtest video demonstrating your digital game in action.
  • Note: Failure to meet either of these requirements will result in a 30% penalty per requirement.
• Late Policy: Submissions outside the three-day grace period incur a 5% per day penalty unless an official extension is granted via the "Support" menu.

2. Functional & Creative Standards:

• Functionality: Your prototype must be "complete" and functional i.e., the game should be playable from start to end state without critical bugs.
• Engagement & Replayability: Design for a dynamic player experience. Demonstrate your understanding of game design theory to deliver a game that is enjoyable, challenging, and replayable. 
• Originality & IP: All core visuals (characters, backgrounds, major assets) and game concepts must be original. You cannot use existing Intellectual Property (e.g., Star Wars or Monopoly).
• Innovation: Higher marks are awarded for exceptional creativity, polished asset production, and the innovative use of 2D mechanics to meaningfully convey your chosen social theme.

3. Originality & Ethics

1. Core Assets: Core game visual assets must be your original creations. Minor supporting elements may be sourced from Unity Playground or Creative Commons.
2. Originality & IP: All core visuals (characters, backgrounds, major assets) and game concepts must be original. You cannot use existing Intellectual Property (e.g., Star Wars or Monopoly).
3. Attribution: All third-party assets must be credited to avoid plagiarism.

4. Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale Level 3 (AI for Collaboration) with Exceptions:

• ✘ You may NOT use AI to:
  • Generate content for weekly reflective blog posts.
  • Create core visual game assets (player characters, main objects, backgrounds, etc.), as developing art skills is a unit requirement.
  • Note: Native AI tools in software (like Photoshop’s Generative Fill) are permitted for minor edits only.

• ✔ You MAY use AI to:
  • Ideate & Plan: Assist with research and brainstorming game concepts or mechanics.
  • Stress-Test Logic: Review your game’s rules to find "blind spots" and iterate on mechanics.
  • Polish & Proofread: Refine the clarity and flow of your own rules and procedures.
  • Technical Support: Debug code and generate C# Unity scripts for digital tasks.

5. Required AI Disclosure: 

• Your final submission will show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
• Include a text document called "AI_Usage.txt" with your submission which lists any AI tools used, why and how they were used.
• Any misuse or lack of disclosure regarding AI tools will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

6. Formatting & Submission:

• Game published as WebGL/exe build (+ readme/controls);
• Itchio.txt (hyperlink to published game);
• Unity source (without 'Library' folder);
• Playtest video - 5 minutes maximum (not zipped);
• Game Design Journal (Weeks 8-11) completed using website blogging tool, and
• AI_Usage.txt.

7. Three-Day Grace Period for Assessments:

• The Three-day grace period applies to all MMST12017 Assignments.
• If you need longer than three-days, you'll still need to use the normal Assessment Extension System process (top navigation menu on the unit website, under 'Support').

8. Seeking Help:

• If you require assistance, at any stage, please contact the Unit Coordinator as soon as possible.  Contact details are found on the unit website.
• Additional learning resources, student exemplars and detailed marking criteria are available on the unit website. These are provided to help you - use them!

Deliverables:

1. Unity Digital Prototype Game. A functional and playable Unity digital prototype game which satisfies the Assignment 3 constraints. You must provide a published version of your game, along with your Unity and media source files.
2. Playtest Video. To showcase the important parts of your digital prototype gameplay you WILL create a short video (maximum 5 minutes) and upload it into the unit website through the Assignment 3 submission page.
3. Game Design Journal (Weeks 8-11). Complete journal entries addressing designated topics/tasks on a weekly basis.
4. AI Disclosure Document. Include a text document called "AI_Usage.txt" with your submission which lists any AI tools used, why and how they were used.

Allocation of marks:

• Unity Digital Prototype Game = 34 marks
• Playtest Video = 5 marks
• Game Design Journal (Weeks 8-11) = 6 marks
• Total = 45 marks (45% of your overall score)

Marking Rubric:

A complete and detailed marking rubric is available on the unit website.