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Course Information:
Instructor: Dr. Tim Christopher Office: ATEC 1.304 Email: khimbar@utdallas.edu Office Hours: NA Email MUST have atec3351 Wednesday in subject line.
Course Description
ATEC 3351 Computer Game Development (3 semester hours) provides introductory experience in game play design and development. Students will work in teams to create a number of individual games. Students will participate in class discussions about types and characteristics of game play mechanics, both analogue and digital. Topics will vary from basic game types to types of social structures within games. As this course is heavily project oriented, attendance and participation will be crucial to your success.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes Students will learn to think critically about games and gaming issues Students will work in teams to develop original playable games Students will learn how to critically analyze games made by themselves and others Students will research and discuss social issues as they relate to games
Suggested Course Materials Raph Koster, A theory of fun for game design Fullerton, Swain, and Hoffman; Game Design Workshop
Assignments & Academic Calendar Aug 24 Introduction to class Game 1 assigned Lecture and discussion Game 1 Alpha Due Game 1 Final Due Lecture and discussion Game 2 assigned Lecture and discussion Game 2 Alpha due Game 2 Final Due Lecture and discussion Game 3 assigned Lecture and discussion Game 3 Alpha Due Game 3 Final Due Lecture and discussion Game 4 assigned Lecture and discussion Game 4 Alpha Due NO CLASS Last Day Game 4 Final Due
31 Sep 7 14 21
28 Oct 5 12 19
26 Nov 2 9 16
23 30 Dec 7 14
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