What to include

Always read the assignment text thoroughly.
For all assignments and projects, you are asked to deliver a set of files. The assignment text will specify what you are expected to deliver. Normally this is idea development files, work files and assets, finished products, and a report.
To make it clean and tidy, you should always name these files a certain way, and put them into separate folders for each category.

Overview of File Categories

• AssignmentRootFolder
  • StudentName_CourseCode (all other folders go into this ZIP file)
    • Documentation
      • Concept documents, GDD, Sketches, Research, etc
      • Report – In depth, reflective summary of every phase in your assignment or project and a detailed self-evaluation. Reports must be delivered as a PDF
        • Work-logs - Should be a part of the report if it's not an online blog - add bloglinks in the report
        • Hyperlinks/shortcuts (Sketchfab, Trello, Vimeo/Youtube, etc) - Should be added into the report as either references or inspirational
      • Files used during presentation - E.g. powerpoint-file or similar, and the video if prompted in the assignment.
    • ProjectFiles
      • Unreal-projects must be compressed using the built-in “Zip Up” function.
        It is located under File -> Package Project -> Zip Up Project
      • Assets also go into this folder, if you are delivering an assignment which is not a game; i.e. Content Creation.
      • Remember to also deliver your work-files and textures from your 3D-package
      • PackagedGame – The folder with the executable version of your project
    • Media – Rendered images and/or video (showcasing your final product)

If you for some reason need more folders, make sure you follow similar logic when creating folder names.

File Naming Convention

Documents

For all files use “StudentName” followed by a description of the content (For example: DanielTrømp_Report.pdf).
For the main zip file containing your entire delivery use "StudentName_CourseCode" (For example: DanielTrømp_RTE01)

For general Documentation, Reports, Design Documents etc. it's very important to deliver PDF's. Open documents can be tampered with, but more importantly it's about how you present yourself and your creations. Always present your products with attention to detail and clearly communicate what your product is about.

All documents must have a Front page which includes student name, Class and year, type of document, and date. Page 2 should be a table of content if the document is longer than 3 pages (not including the front page). All documents must have a top header with the Noroff logo, module name and student name, and a footer with page number and date.

Remember to always reference your research and inspiration or you can be flagged for plagiarism. References must be included in the report, and you should include a full reference list as the last section of the report.

Feel free to use the following template, or you can make your own if it includes all the information above: Report Template

When using the template, remember to update the table of content before publishing to PDF. This is done by clicking the top of table of content and then click “update table of content”.

Project Files

Most often you are only asked to deliver the final result. Unless otherwise specified you should not deliver temporary work-files (typically maya/3dsmax-scenes, export-files, photoshop files etc).

However, you should name and organize your work files in a sensible way. Naming of deliverable assets should be done consistently and follow industry standards. However, you should give your textures reasonable names, for instance "wood_texture.png" - and not "928682136.png". Remember to rename the textures before you add them to your scene.

Unreal Files

When working within the game engine you should use the following naming convention:
https://wiki.unrealengine.com/Assets_Naming_Convention

Make sure to tidy up your project before submitting it.
Do not submit files that are not used (example: a material used for testing purposes, but not in the final product).
Also, make sure to organize into correct folders at once. Moving files at the end of your deadline is risky and may cause errors. 

Media files

When delivering images or movie clips, unless otherwise specified, you must always use the following specs:

• Images
  All images must be delivered as .PNG or .TGA file format
  Portrait (standing images), use an aspect of 4:3, and 1440x1920 square pixels
  Landscape, use aspect of 16:9, and 1920x1080 square pixels (1080p)
• Videos
  Resolution for videos: Use aspect 16:9, and 1920x1080 square pixels (1080p)
  Videos are to be uploaded to Vimeo or YouTube and be delivered as a link in your report.
  
  • If a video file is required it must be delivered in .MP4 file format, and compressed in H264.

Delivery

Uploading Your Files

All deliveries must be delivered into the correct folder according to the assignment or project.

Unless otherwise specified all projects must be delivered via FTP as a single .zip file named the correct way, as specified above.
We recommend using 7zip (www.7zip.org)

When you click on the delivery-link for your assignment or project, you'll be asked to add an online text, or comment. You must add a comment where you state that you have delivered, which the teacher can read and respond to.
You can edit your submission and delete / edit your comment, but for your submission to be accepted, it must be submitted before deadline and you are required to acknowledge your submission.
Once you hit that button, the submission will be confirmed and marked as delivered. You can no longer edit or add anything except comments.

Submit Assignment/Project

Each assignment has its own target folder on the FTP. Make sure you upload to the correct folder.
Filezilla Client can be downloaded here: https://filezilla-project.org/ (already installed on campus computers).

The Username and Password required to log in can be found on the forums.

Deadlines

All assignments must be delivered according to the deadline specified. The deadline is specified in the “Course Plan” located on Moodle. Ask your teacher if you are unsure about a deadline.

Files should be completely uploaded before the deadline has expired.

The system itself allows delivery after deadline, but it is your own responsibility to make sure it will not happen. The time and date of the delivery is always registered in the system.
If a delivery is submitted too late within the same day, your grade will most likely be affected. If the delivery is more than 24 hours late, it will be regarded as "not delivered".
Worst case scenario is that you will have to do the assignment or project all over again. See the school regulations and price list for delivering new projects.

If you somehow require more time, you will need to apply via e-mail to your main teacher, at least 48 hours (2 days) before deadline. You'll need very good reasons to get an extension, in example sickness documented by a doctor.
If you don't have one, you'll be asked to deliver what you have done. Why 48 hours? In a real-world job, you will probably be fired if you show up 5 minutes before deadline and ask for an extension. If you give a good warning in advance, you might be allowed the extra time.

COMPUTER CRASH (and similar reasons, cat ate your mouse, etc) WILL NOT be accepted as a valid excuse. You are responsible for your own equipment, and responsible for keeping daily backups!

Assignments

Assignments are something you'll have to do to pass your course. Assignments must be delivered in the same way as projects, and has to be delivered on time according to your course plan.
You are also encouraged to upload your work to the forums, so that other students can see and come with constructive criticism. Be sure to comment on other student's work as well.

Assignments will be given a Passed, Re-Deliver or Not Passed grade, along with some feedback so that you may improve upon your work.

How grades are defined:

• Not Passed - You did not submit any assignment.
• Re-Deliver - This means your assignment is not passed, but is still redeemable. Just follow the feedback and deliver again with the necessary improvements.
• Passed - The assignment has been assessed to fulfill the critera of the scope. The feedback you receive should be contemplated and taken into play for future assignments.

The final project is the only character graded deliverable during this course.

All assignments must be delivered according to the deadline.
Refer to your course plan if you are unsure of the exact delivery date, or contact your teacher.

All deliveries must be in: before 23:59 on Sunday's

If you deliver an assignment past deadline...

The worst scenario is that your delivery is not passed. In the case of a project, then that means an automatic F.
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to have a good dialgoue in due time with your teacher if you are experiencing problems.

If you are struggling with the content, do not be afraid to contact your teacher or tutor so that he/she may consider your progress and find out if any measures needs to be implemented.