General provisions

The course is part of the Bachelor's programmes Game Design and Project Leadership, 180 Credits

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Mathematics 2a/2b/2c or Mathematics B

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course, students will be able to:

• explain what characterises a project including project roles, project methods and project documentation.
• plan, lead, implement and document projects following given project models.
• identify, describe and analyse the group dynamic process at individual and group level.
• describe and analyse values systems, learning styles and individual strengths.
• identify, describe and analyse one’s own role in the project group and what drives and motivates individuals.
• give an account of the significance of diversity within a group.
• describe the form, function and significance of leadership in a group and for a project.
• give and take constructive feedback.
• present results verbally and in writing.
• apply basic scientific methods and write reports which correctly citing references and quotations.

Content

Component 1: Project knowledge and project work (8 credits)

This component looks at various project models, project organisation and different methods, aids and documents used in projects. Students will also familiarise themselves with problem definition, requirements specifications, time plans and targets. In addition, for this component students will do practical work on a project related to the subject of the programme. The project will allow students to become acquainted with such things as work distribution, information searches, interview techniques, documentation, various forms of meetings, meeting techniques, record keeping at meetings, follow-up, risk analysis, report writing and presentation methods.

Component 2: Leadership in groups (5 credits)

This component covers the following:

Identification of an individual’s value system, strengths and learning style plus what drives and motivates individuals

Decision-making and differing leadership styles and also how these may influence/be influenced by the project/group

How to communicate more effectively

The significance of diversity within a group and how the group dynamic process affects the behaviour of individuals

Leadership from a gender perspective

Component 3: Science and methodology (2 credits)

This component introduces students to writing rules and a scientific attitude.

Project knowledge and project work, 8 credits

This component looks at various project models, project organisation and different methods, aids and documents used in projects. Students will also familiarise themselves with problem definition, requirements specifications, time plans and targets. In addition, for this component students will do practical work on a project related to the subject of the programme. The project will allow students to become acquainted with such things as work distribution, information searches, interview techniques, documentation, various forms of meetings, meeting techniques, record keeping at meetings, follow-up, risk analysis, report writing and presentation methods.

Leadership in groups, 5 credits

This component covers the following:

Identification of an individual’s value system, strengths and learning style plus what drives and motivates individuals

Decision-making and differing leadership styles and also how these may influence/be influenced by the project/group

How to communicate more effectively

The significance of diversity within a group and how the group dynamic process affects the behaviour of individuals

Leadership from a gender perspective

Science and methodology, 2 credits

This component introduces students to writing rules and a scientific attitude.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars and project supervision.

Assessment

Component 1: Written hand-in assignments (4 credits) and presentation in writing and verbally of the project assignment (4 credits)

Component 2: Written hand-in assignments (3 credits) and active participation in seminars (2 credits)

Component 3: Written report (2 credits)

Plagiarism and cheating

Uppsala University has a strict attitude towards cheating and plagiarism and disciplinary measures will be taken against students who are suspected of involvement in any kind of cheating/plagiarism. The disciplinary measures take the form of a warning and suspension for a limited period.

NB: Only a completed course may be counted towards a degree.

Other directives

The course overlaps the course Projects and Leadership, course code 1TG501