Level 3 Unit 78 Digital Graphics for Computer Games

Level 3
Extended Diploma in Games Design

Unit 78 Digital Graphics for Computer Games

 

Handed out on the 5^th November 2014

 

 

Unit 78 - Exercises

 

1.       Complete and upload to blogger ANY artwork which you have created for a computer game(s).

 

 (Refer back to Unit 78 Class ppt on Moodle and any classnotes)

 

2.       Legal & Ethical Considerations

 

Research and answer the following questions.

What is copyright law?

Copyright is a legal right created by the law that allows the creator of an original piece of work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, usually for a limited time. So it stops anyone copying or reproducing there work.

What is Libel?

A libel is something that has been put in newspapers, magazines or any print media or and broad cast media such as TV or radio, that is untrue.

 

How are female characters represented in Games?

 

Sex symbols, female sprites having exaggerated and unrealistic figures and features such as extremely large breasts. Females in most games are only used as love interests or “eye candy” and not as a main protagonist with little back story/ plot depth. Although in some games (like tekken) even though they are dressed in a minimalistic style they are still strong characters and are equally matched with the male characters. More recently, females in games are becoming more realistic and have a character with character emotion and opinion. For example, tomb raider have been re-imagining the sprite and character of Lara croft, changing her figure, cup size and backstory into a more relatable and socially acceptable one.