Game Design and Development
This course is designed to give students an in-depth experience of the design, development and deployment processes found in the interactive application and gaming industries. Throughout the course, students will work independently and collaboratively to develop the skills necessary to manage the scope of the game creation process. Topics include project management, design theory, character and story development, system design, programming/scripting, 2D and 3D environments, logic, animation, cameras and lighting, constraints, audio, quality control and much more. The course will culminate with a capstone project giving students the opportunity to apply all that they have learned by creating a unique interactive game. Additionally, students will be required to keep a game developer’s journal to maintain focus and document progress. This course in recommended for students who are creative and critical thinkers, as well as those interested in animation, graphics, digital art, computer science, video production and game making.