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Effective Term:
Fall 2021 through Winter 2025

Course Number:
CS 133G
Course Title:
Introduction to Computer Games
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Introduces fundamentals of computer game development, including a survey of computer game categories and platforms, major game components, the game development process, and game graphics. Design and development of elementary two-dimensional computer games. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

On completion of this course students should be able to:
  Use an understanding of the cultural background of video gaming: literature, film, television, theater, and interactive arts, in order to develop good computer games.
Employ the interplay of the various disciplines involved in a successful video game: Graphic arts and Multimedia, Business, Computer Science.
Utilize an effective methodology for game development and testing, emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork throughout.
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Implement a simple 2D graphics game environment and the general outline of 3D graphics game environments.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • History of game development and genres.
  • Game design methodologies: proposal, storyboarding, design.
  • Basics of gaming technologies: game engines, graphics, sound, and music.
  • 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网ment of some elementary 2D games
  • Overview of 3D game development techniques