VGD CONTENT

How the strengths and weaknesses of each member work together to create a better product.

How is constructive criticism helpful?

 In what three areas of math should a video game designer have strong skills?

Why would someone wanting to become a video game designer need to learn how to use spreadsheets?

If the background in a video game is dark, what colors may be best to use for the characters and

tools used by the character? Why?

How does technical writing differ from narrative writing?

How can you use active listening to improve communication?

You and a teammate differ in the design of a flying character. You want the character to have a flying cape.

Your teammate wants to have the character fly using rocket boots. In the end, the

character is designed with foldout rocket wings. How could this solution be described?

 List four personal strengths that employers look for.

Describe why you think video game design is not a democracy.

What is an interdisciplinary team?

 What role does the creative director play on the video game design team?

List ten jobs that may be members of a video game design team.

 Define the physics engine.

What is the purpose of the game design documents? 

What term describes two colors with the highest contrast?

Describe the shape and features of an interface that would enhance the immersion for each of the following games: musical-instrument game, flight simulator, dancing game, and driving game.

 Apply the “most important part of an engine” story to a video game design team. Explain

how the teammates work together and which part is the most important part.