Course Detail
Units:
4.0
Course Components:
Studio
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in GAMES 3010 AND Full Major or Minor status in Games OR Full Major status in CS OR Full Major status in Software Development
Description
This course examines several aspects of video games and gaming through a variety of theoretical lenses. This course will serve as an introduction to game design and survey the many roles behind video game development, both amateur and professional. Students will study the fundamentals of game design theory and incorporate them into 2D gaming projects. Students should be familiar with image editing and other basic computer skills. Students will assume various roles as they work in teams to make fully functional video games.