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DMA C141 - Fundamentals of Game Design

Scheduled Course Offerings

To register for a course, make note of the course registration number (CRN), and log into myBanWeb. If you need step-by-step instructions for enrolling in courses, please see Enrollment Process. Please also see Class Preparation for additional information about being fully prepared for the start of the semester.

Course Description

This course introduces techniques of electronic game design production.  Topics include the past, present and future of the game industry, basic game programming concepts, game art requirements, understanding palettes, file formats, creating graphics for 2D games, creating graphics for 3D games, porting of project meshes, maps, and animation data to game format files, low-polygon count modeling techniques, and motion capture.  Artificial intelligence for opponent behaviors, networked systems, and the issues surrounding multi-user play will also be examined.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate selected commercial game designs, addressing; social content, historical significance and artistic technique.
• Compare the foundations of 3D animation and modeling, programming, production, and artificial intelligence.
• Visualize and implement a game design plan that describes the controls, interface and artistic style of an electronic game.
• Create a 3D game animation with a 3D character model figure, low-polygon models, and real-time textures.

Course Requisites

• Computer Competency
• Reading Level I
• Writing Level II

Course Materials

You are required to obtain your software and textbook(s) prior to the start of the semester.

Software

• None that is purchased.

You'll find the best academic prices for software at http://www.uscollegebuy.com/0ab/asl.htm. Order early to ensure you have your software by the start of class.

Textbook(s)

Please see Cerro Coso's Book Nook site for required textbooks:

1. First select the term, select the DMA checkbox, and click the Continue to Get Course Materials submit button.
2. In the next screen, select the checkbox that corresponds to your class, and click the Continue to Get Course Materials submit button.
3. You can order the book online through this site, or you can make note of the textbook and purchase it elsewhere. Be aware of the vendor's projected delivery time, and ensure that your book arrives prior to the start of class. If the book is backordered, choose another vendor that can deliver sooner.

Lynda.com Training

Certain instructors are offering Lynda.com training as an option to online students, either as a supplement to a software tutorial textbook or as an option in leui of software tutorial textbook. For some courses, instructors are opting to use Lynda.com training instead of textbooks entirely. The cost to students for Lynda.com at the academic price is $10 / month. Students should wait until the first week of class to enroll, to receive specific instructions for how to qualify for the discount. Specific instructions will be described in the course syllabus.

To find out if your instructor is requiring Lynda.com training, please see the Online Schedule Page, and choose the appropriate term. Scroll down to find your course, and click the course name to display the Course Information Page. The page contains other useful information about the class.