CDL COURSE ENTRY FORM


Author: Laura Wait/SUNY
Last modified by: Laura Wait/SUNY
Composed: 11/10/2014 11:45 AM
Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 11/06/2014
Modified: 03/25/2016
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Course Number: (prefix) ART (number) 223334 ESC 2.0 Course number: DIGA-3045 DIGA-3045Game Design & Development

Name: Game Design and Development
Datatel Title: (30char) Game Design and Development

Area Coordinator: Nicola Allain Department Code: 10DM Team: Humanities

Liberal Study? YES Level: UPPER Credits: 4 Prerequisite? YES
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First Term Offered: 2015FA (Required Format: YearTerm - i.e., 2005SP)
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Description: This course covers the history, theory and practice of game design and development using an online workshop approach. Students will apply principles and practices of designing and developing tabletop, board and video games to the game design project of their choice. Game structure, formal and dramatic elements and system dynamics will be examined. Students will work on individual and group projects to explore best practices in design conceptualization, prototyping methods and play testing, culminating in a functional game design prototype. Though experience with advanced digital programs is not required, students will be expected to experiment with various free game design applications, including mobile and web-based applications. Some game applications may require downloading.

Note: Students taking the course must have access to digital devices (such as a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, headset or USB microphone) allowing them to take photographs, record audio and video, edit digital assets within the applications of their choice, and upload these for game design projects and critiques. They will be expected to research and select digital applications, create accounts to access free or low cost tools, and use tutorials and other digital resources to learn them.

Prerequisites: Advanced Level Standing.

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Major Course Area
The Arts		Minor Course Area
Communications and Media		SLN Disciplines
Communications
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