This post will dive into the learning outcomes, analysing what each of them are asking of me and then showing instances of these learning outcomes in my Semester 2 work:

Learning Outcomes	Explanation + Example
A1 how to creatively integrate and employ a range of research approaches and technologies to realise your ideas	Show that you used research, references, experimentation, and technology creatively to develop your game ideas. Cutscene research Village scene research
A2 industry processes, roles, and methods of games development and design thinking	Demonstrate understanding of how the games industry works, including development pipelines, team roles, workflows, and design methods. Utilizing greyboxing Utilizing version control
A3 how to promote a game to a public audience through social media and online	Show that you can market and present your game professionally through social media, websites, trailers, devlogs, or public showcases. Social Media + Marketing
B1 generate outcomes independently or collaboratively	Successfully create a finished outcome either independently or as part of a team. Generating animations collaboratively Generating 2D assets collaborativcely
B2 apply methods of enquiry and reflection to critically evaluate your ideas	Reflect on your work critically by analysing what worked, what didn’t, and how your ideas developed over time. Playtest reflection Playtest reflection Ability unlock evaluation
B3 challenge the technical boundaries of your discipline	Push your technical skills beyond basic requirements by attempting ambitious systems, mechanics, visuals, or workflows. Using Unity’s timeline to create an in-game animation Creating controller-supported UI menus + customizable keybinds Developing parallax using an orthographic camera
B4 show independent judgments and self-critique in the selection of materials, tools, techniques and processes	Make clear and justified decisions about the tools, software, techniques, and processes you chose to use. Justifying and analysing the use of a singleton
B5 question, review and evaluate personal strengths within industry roles and practices	Evaluate your own strengths, weaknesses, and role within a professional games development context. Sprint 1 reflection Sprint 2 reflection Sprint 3 reflection Sprint 4 reflection Final reflection
C1 where appropriate demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively	Demonstrate teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills where relevant. Collaborating on player animations Collaborating on 2D assets Collaborating on comic-style cutscene animations
C2 manage your time effectively as an independent learner	Show good organisation, planning, deadlines, and self-management throughout the project. Separating development into sprints: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Using a Gantt Chart
C3 demonstrate innovation in the application of knowledge to practice	Apply your knowledge creatively and innovatively to solve problems or create unique features. Using singletons Developing customizable keybinds
D1 undertake and evaluate user testing of games prototypes	Conduct playtesting/user testing and evaluate the feedback to improve the game. Sprint 1 playtest Sprint 2 playtest Sprint 4 playtest
D2 design and develop games products and methodologies appropriate to the contemporary games industry	Create a game product and development process that matches modern industry standards and practices. Developing and using tilesets Using singletons Developing more accessible player inputs Using version control

The examples provided aren’t the only instances of meeting these learning outcomes, just specific occurrences I wanted to highlight.