CE317-6-FY-KS:
Virtual Worlds
2025/26
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Kaplan Singapore
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 02 October 2025
Friday 26 June 2026
15
11 March 2025
Requisites for this module
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This module explores in depth the design of virtual worlds, taking in the motivations of the players and the techniques of the designer. Past, present and future virtual worlds will be discussed along with their design principles and theory. Discussions will include the relationship between real worlds and virtual worlds.
The aim of this module is:
- To explore in depth the design of virtual worlds, taking in the motivations of the players and the techniques of the designer.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Evaluate the design principles of virtual worlds.
- Evaluate the theory of virtual worlds.
- Evaluate the relationships between virtual worlds and the real world.
Outline Syllabus
- Past and present of virtual worlds
- Technical overview
- Design - the virtual world
- Design - the player character
- Player types
- The Hero's Journey
- The Real and the Virtual
- Virtual worlds as art
- The future(s) of virtual worlds
This module will be delivered via:
- Lectures, Classes and One Lab
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Richard Bartle, email: rabartle@essex.ac.uk.
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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