Learner name / Assessor name
Bob Higgie
Date issued / Completion date / Submitted on
30th April 2012 / 11thJune 2012
Qualification / Unit number and title
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology (QCF) / Unit 36 Computer Game Platforms and Technologies
Assignment title / 1: Platforms and Technologies
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria reference / To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that
the student is able to: / Task no. / Page numbers
P1 / Describe game platform types with some appropriate use of subject technology / 1
P2 / Describe hardware technologies for game platforms with some appropriate use of subject technology / 2
P3 / Describe software technologies for game platforms with some appropriate use of subject technology / 3
P4 / Apply techniques to connect and configure platforms and devices with some assistance / 4
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
Learner signature: Date:
Assignment brief
Unit number and title
Qualification / BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology (QCF)
Start date / 30th April 2012
Deadline / 11thJune 2012
Assessor / Bob Higgie
Assignment title / 1: Platforms and Technologies
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate that you understand games platforms and technologies and can configure a game platform
Scenario: You are a journalist working for an online magazine aimed at young teenagers. You have been commissioned to write a series of articles introducing the readers to computer games.
Task 1 (P1)
- Your first article is about games platforms. You must write an introductory paragraph covering the time line of development from games such as Pong to today’s online multi player games.
- You have to provide a table describing the various games platforms, their features, examples and their limitations. Make sure you include:
Task 2 (P2)
- Your second article is about games hardware. You must write an introductory paragraph about the importance of the interface to the game and the use of devices such as the mouse, buttons and joysticks.
- You have to provide a table describing the various hardware, their features, examples and their impact on the game play. Make sure you include:
Task 3 (P3)
- Your third article is about games software. You must write an introductory paragraph covering whether software can be platform specific or platform independent and what effect that has on the types of games that can be played.
- You have to provide a table describing the various game software, their features, examples and their limitations. Make sure you include:
Task 4 (P4)
- In preparing for the article you have to connect, configure and verify correct operation of a variety of game systems. You must submit a checklist of actions that you will take and a record of achieving them. This will also be validated by witness statement.
- You must connect, configure and validate the following:
- A console, both standalone and LAN connected
- Either a console or PC multiplayer configuration
- A joystick or controller and a mouse/keyboard
- A console game
- A PC game
- A mobile phone game
This brief has been verified as being fit for purpose
Assessor / Bob Higgie
Signature / / Date / 28/04/2012
Internal verifier
Signature / Date
Witness statement
Learner name
Qualification / BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology (QCF)
Unit number and title / Unit 36 Computer Game Platforms and Technologies
Assignment / 1: Platforms and Technologies
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
Connect and configure platforms and devices
Assessment and grading criteria
Evidence / Description / Witnessed / Date
Standalone console
LAN connected console
Console or PC multiplayer
Joystick or controller
Keyboard and mouse
Console game
PC game
Mobile phone game
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria,
including how and where the activity took place
Witness name / Job role
Witness signature / Date
Assessor name
Assessor signature / Date
Internal verification of assignment brief
Qualification / BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology (QCF)
Unit number and title / Unit 36 Computer Game Platforms and Technologies
Assessor / Bob Higgie
Internal verifier checklist / Comments
Are accurate programme details shown? / Y/N
Are accurate unit details shown? / Y/N
Are clear deadlines for assessment given? / Y/N
Is this assignment for whole or part of a unit? / W/P
Are the grading and assessment criteria to be addressed listed? / Y/N
Does each task show which criteria are being addressed? / Y/N
Are these criteria actually addressed by the tasks? / Y/N
Is it clear what evidence the learner needs to generate? / Y/N
Are the activities appropriate? / Y/N
Is there a scenario or vocational context? / Y/N
Are the language and presentation appropriate? / Y/N
Is the timescale for the assignment appropriate? / Y/N
Overall is the assignment fit for purpose? / Y/N
* If “No” is recorded and the internal verifier recommends remedial action before the brief is issued, the assessor and the internal verifier should confirm that the action has been undertaken.
Internal verifier
Signature / Date
Action required:
Action taken:
Assessor
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Internal verifier
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