Upcoming implementations:

•   Game Testing 5051258-3006 29.08.2022-14.10.2022  5 credits  (PTIVIS19P) +-
  Teacher(s) in charge

  Werner Ravyse

  Learning material

  The Quality Assurance topic of the course follows several chapters of the book:
  Levy, L., & Novak, J. (2009). Game development essentials: Game QA & testing. Cengage Learning.
  
  Due to the ongoing developments in the field of Game Testing, recommended additional literature will be provided as part of the lecture material at the appropriate timing. This ensures that students are kept abreast with the latest testing techniques and trends.

  Learning methods

  Learning on this course combines instructivist (20-25%), constructivist (50%) and connectivist (25-30%) learning methods, implying that students will receive instruction during contact sessions while also being responsible for their own development in the field of game testing. Students will have group assignments, where peer-assisted learning will be encouraged through various e-communication channels.
  
  This course is a collaboration with the University of Turku and we will use the Moodle learning platform. The shortcut to the moodle page is:
  http://bit.ly/gtst2022 - it will be activated in time for the course start
  
  Students are able to access Moodle using their Haka accounts (TUAS account credentials).

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  There are 4 main assignments that should be completed at the conclusion of each respective topic:
  Quality assurance (group assignment)
  Usability testing (individual assignment)
  User experience testing (individual assignment)
  Effectiveness study (group assignment)
  
  The course includes 5 online quizzes that must be completed:
  Tester skillsets
  Getting to know what bugs there are
  Elite bug hunting
  Usability
  User experience testing
  
  The course includes 12 formative tasks scattered throughout the various topics.
  
  All assignments and quizzes are transposed to a grade out of 5
  Course grade is calculated as follows:
  (Average of main assignments x 0,75) + (Average of online quizzes x 0,25)
  
  The formative tasks are used to monitor student progress and no grade will be released until all formative tasks are complete and submitted.
  
  All tasks will be submitted through the LMS.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 14.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  30.07.2022 - 09.09.2022

  Group(s)

  • PTIVIS19P

  Responsible unit

  Engineering and Business

  Additional information

  This course is a collaboration with the University of Turku and we will use the Moodle learning platform. The shortcut to the moodle page is:
  http://bit.ly/gtst2022 - it will be activated in time for the course start
  
  Students are able to access Moodle using their Haka accounts (TUAS account credentials).
  
  Students can also reserve support with the lecturer or time for practical work at the Game Lab.

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology, Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

  Campus

  Kupittaa Campus

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  There still exists some uncertainty about the COVID19 situation for the Autumn 2022 semester so students will be informed about the nature (online vs. face-to-face) of the course presentation.

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  This course has no formal exam.

  Pedagogic approaches

  This course leans on CDIO principles and takes a project-based learning approach.

  Student's schedule and workload

  The course is managed online via the Moodle learning platform. During the contact sessions, students will receive instructions on how to complete the respective study section for that topic.
  
  All study material will be available online.
  
  This course is 5 ECTS - students are expected to work 135 hours:
  - Contact sessions (10 to 20 hours)
  - Independent reading and research (25 to 35 hours)
  - Practical experiential learning (80 to 100 hours) - this includes time for doing assignments

  Content scheduling

  The course is divided into three main topics and scheduled in phases:
  PHASE 1
  Effectiveness testing
  
  PHASE 2
  User-centered testing with two sub-parts, namely:
  - Usability testing
  - User experience testing
  
  PHASE 3
  Quality assurance testing (bug hunting) with three sub-parts, namely:
  - Tester skillsets
  - Getting to know what bugs there are
  - Elite bug hunting

  Assessment criteria

  Failed (0)

  All tasks are mandatory for a successful completion of the course. Any outstanding tasks will result in course grades being withheld from the respective students.