GD 1260 - Game Design I

This course addresses the fundamental ideas behind game design. Game Design I explores why people play games and how games function to create experiences. The course also covers the history of game design, genres, ratings, game analysis and review, current industry news and the many career paths related to game design and development. Students will also write the beginning of a game design document that includes premise, backstory, and game characters for an original game concept. Concurrently students will apply these concepts as they develop 3D models and bring them into a game engine. (4 credits)