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 Department:    MIT

 Course #:    105

 Credits:    8

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    8

 CIP:    110801

 EPC:    524

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Through the creation of some classic 2D games (e.g. Pong, Breakout & Asteroids) students explore the basics of game development and coding. There is a strong focus on the fundamental building blocks of game development: the math, design principles and asset creation skills required to build a game.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 88

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. In mathematics: convert from decimal to binary, convert from degrees to radians & define movement in two dimensions as a vector.
2. In programming: create programs that utilize variable manipulation, text IO, branching and looping structures and randomization.
3. For game assets: source and create sound effects; describe, source, edit & create 2D graphics and create and render suitably textured and lit 3D models. In game development: use a game engine to implement classic 2D games, describe games in terms of genre and identify specific jobs within the game industry.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Normal work environment.
2. Independent research on possible careers in the video game industry.
3. Skills , required education, responsibilities and remuneration needed for careers in the game industry.
4. Oral, interpersonal, written, and electronic communication and presentation skills.
5. Professionalism in practical career applications, organizational forums, and decision-making bodies.
6. Organizational skills necessary to be a successful leader and citizen.