Course Info

GAM 424: Game Design Workshop

This course is an introduction to both the theory and practice of game design. Students will explore fundamental elements of game design and put these concepts to work in designing, prototyping, playtesting, and developing both physical and computer games. The course will cover formal elements of games, game dynamics, game narratives, and the dramatic components of games. Students will study the game design process including brainstorming, conceptualization, creation of design documentation, and play-testing. PREREQUISITE(S): none

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 13147
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 730
  • Class number: 13294
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor:

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 14880
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Section: 730
  • Class number: 15068
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 701T
  • Class number: 13312
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Section: 730
  • Class number: 15842
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701T
  • Class number: 19002
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Section: 710
  • Class number: 19131
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701T
  • Class number: 7222
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Section: 710
  • Class number: 18702
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus