SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT NOTE:The COMP480/490 schedule might change during the quarter! Watch this space frequently for any changes (or any updates) during the quarter).
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M1- Overview of the Seminar.- Introduction to Game Design & Development. |
SUGGESTIONS- Get familiar with the class syllabus. |
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W1-The Structure of Games.Class Exercise #1 PLAY DOTS & LINES→ |
[~5 pages] - "What is a Puzzle" from Game Design Workshop by Tracy Fullerton |
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F1- Game Genres and their design principles.- Overview of the Seminar Project. - Seminar Project: Group creation. |
DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #1 |
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| Week 2 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M2- Exploration of Popular Game Engines- Seminar Project: Discuss Game Concepts & Tools. |
[< 1 hr.] - Exploring Game Engines |
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W2- Topics for Student Presentation- Student Presentation: Topics Distribution |
SUGGESTIONS- Meet with your group to discuss game ideas for your project. |
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F2- Seminar Project: Develop your game idea |
DUE IN KIT- Bi-Weekly Reflection #1 [by Sun @ 11:59 p.m.]DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #2 |
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| Week 3 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M3- TBD |
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W3- TBD |
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F3Presentation Gameplay and Game Mechanics |
DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #3 |
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| Week 4 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M4- Interaction Models: TBD |
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W4 |
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F4Presentation Business Models and Monetization in Games |
DUE IN KIT- Bi-Weekly Reflection #2 [by Sun @ 11:59 p.m.]DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #4 |
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| Week 5 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M5- TBD |
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W5Presentation The Law and Video Games |
DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #5 |
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Mid-Term BreakFriday of 5th Week: No Class. Enjoy the break! |
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| Week 6 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M6- TBD |
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W6- TBD |
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F6Presentation Ethical Issues in Video Games |
DUE IN KIT- Bi-Weekly Reflection #3 [by Sun @ 11:59 p.m.]DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #6 |
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| Week 7 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M7- TBD |
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W7- TBD |
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F7Presentation Gaming Culture |
DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #7 |
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| Week 8 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M8- TBD |
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W8- TBD |
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F8Presentation Testing & Deployment of Video Games |
DUE IN KIT- Bi-Weekly Reflection #4 [by Sun @ 11:59 p.m.]DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #8 |
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| Week 9 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M9- TBD |
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W9- TBD |
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F9Presentation Emerging Technologies in Game Development |
DUE IN CLASS- Discussion Question #9 |
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| Week 10 | ||||
| Class Topic/Activity | Reading/Videos | Due | ||
M10- Seminar Wrap-up! and Course Evals. |
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W10Game Playing Day- Group #1: TBD - Group #2: TBD - Group #3: TBD - Group #4: TBD |
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F10Game Playing Day- Group #5: TBD - Group #6: TBD - Group #7: TBD DUE IN KIT- Bi-Weekly Reflection #5 [by Sun @ 11:59 p.m.] |
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| Finals Week | ||||
| No Final Exam - Happy Winter Break! | ||||