ClassInfo

GAM 244 Game Development I

Allen Turner

Office: DPC/Jarvis Center/C112M
Winter 2013-2014
Class number: 20210
Section number: 801
Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
CDM 00214 Loop Campus

Summary

GAM 244

Game Development I

Explorations in 2D Game Design

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Room 214, CDM Building.

Instructor: Allen Turner

Summary:

GMA 244 continues the process introduced in GAM 226 and moves towards prototyping 2D games using GameMaker Studio. Students do not need to purchase the individual license and all projects will be doable using the free version.

We will explore a wide range of 2d games and their mechanics. Topics include shoot 'em ups, platformers, puzzle games, rpgs and visual novels, level design. Students will produce a number of individual game projects and a larger group project will be the focus of the last 3rd of the class.

As GameMaker has a great visual scripting system there is no programming skill required. Students with programming experience are welcome to explore beyond the visual system, especially if they have a license.

Students will be expected to create design documentation along with their game projects and will continue to hone their presentation skills. Students will be expected to document their progress and submit works in progress for peer review weekly.

I look forward to meeting you all. It's going to be fun making some fun.



Texts

No textbook is required though students will be expected to get familiar with the GameMaker manual which is within the software.

Additional readings may be provided by me over the course of the class to supplement lectures and assignments.



Grading

94 - 100 A 90 - 93 A- 88 - 89 B+ 84 - 87 B 80 - 83 B- 78 - 79 C+ 74 - 77 C 70 - 73 C- 68 - 69 D+ 64 - 67 D 60 - 63 D-


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296