ARTD 155 - Game Design (4 Credit Hours)

Offered in Winter term (4-0-0)
A studio-based introduction to the fundamental methods, practices, and processes of game development. Topics include: player archetype and the psychology of play according to Bartle’s Taxonomy of Player Types; engaging and ideating as a part of a team; effective communication; prototyping mechanics and research; timeline scheduling and assuming roles; budgeting and cost justification; and a variety of gameplay experiences. A final production-ready game will be ordered and played at the end of the term.
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