Interactive Arts and Media Game Design Major

Introduction to Game Development serves to introduce the Animation, Development, Programming, and Sound students of the Game Major to the game development industry. The course reviews the history and context of video games and exposes the students to the processes and practices of the game development industry. The course places emphasis on applied critical discussion as well as exploration and identification of characteristics of the diverse game genres. Students will be asked to produce written documentation and develop their own game concept at the end of the class.

Prereqs: 52-1151, Writing & Rhetoric