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2021-2022 College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GAM 296 - Independent Study in Game Design

1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3-12 lab periods

Self-directed projects in game programming at the advanced level. Includes defining a project, tool and medium, conceptualize and execute a project, professional environment, and completing and critiquing the project.

Recommendation: Completion of CIS 278  and GAM 150  is highly recommended before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of sixteen credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.



Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Define programming project objectives.
  2. Use the computer language of their choice to complete an independent game project.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize and execute an independent game project.
  4. Produce a game prototype working with a game engine.

Outline:
  1. Define a Project
  1. Plans
  2. Materials
  1. Tools and Medium
  1. Traditional media
  2. Hardware
  3. Software
  1. Conceptualize and Execute a Project
  1. Develop the idea
  2. Produce the project
  1. Professional Environment
  1. Deadline
  2. Presentations
  3. Interpreting client needs
  1. Complete the Project

Critique the Project       


Effective Term:
Spring 2021