Course: Developing Computer Games

	This unit asks you: to demonstrate understanding of different computer games to be able to appreciate the social impact of computer games to design, develop and test computer games. This unit will give you a good insight into working within the computer gaming industry.

1	LO1 Understand the impact of the gaming revolution on society Task: You need to research and produce information about the 'impact of gaming on society'. As part of your research, it is suggested you cover: Society - addiction, impact on social life, global play Employment and finance - positives from the games industry in the UK - jobs Health - RSI, obesity and fitness Psychological - gaming addiction, brain training and education You need to demonstrate your own research skills, but you can use these links to get yourself started. Note - keep a record of any websites and other literature you use for your research - you need to provide and judge the reliability your sources. Impact of games on society How are video games changing our world? Impact of games on children in the last 30 years Impact of video games on society How does gaming impact society? The harmful effects of video games Computer games and learning (large .pdf file) The economic contribution of the UK Games industry (large - potentially boring but useful .pdf) Games industry can help the UK economy bounce back UK games industry faces difficult challenges Video game controversies - health implications Violent images boost teenage aggression Playing video games increased obesity risk Chinese man dies after playing video games non-stop for 3 days Brain training can improve your child's grade in weeks Please note - some of these links have been included to challenge you - don't just accept what has been written on the pages. Challenge, question, criticise and investigate your own ideas too.... Is some of this just newspaper hyperbole or are there genuinely thoughtful ideas you can make use of? Merit LO: Explain the impact of computer games on society Compare the negative and positive impacts of computer games on individuals Expected: A 10 page Word document that covers the four key areas mentioned above. Develop your own views about the impact of gaming on society. LO1 Research Assignment