Course Info

GAM 397: Topics in Game Design

Specific topics selected by the instructor. Topic varies with each offering. Contact instructor for more information. Prerequisite(s): See syllabus

This course is repeatable.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Topic: Creative Computation
  • Section: 403
  • Class number: 13224
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:

Spring 2024-2025

  • Topic: Establishing An Independent Creative Business
  • Section: 301
  • Class number: 35979
  • Meeting time: Th 1:00PM - 4:15PM
  • Location: STDCT R0330 at Lincoln Park Campus
  • Instructor: Elliot Callighan | View syllabus
  • Topic: Advanced Vr Game Dev
  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33150
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00503 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: The Business of Esports
  • Section: 602
  • Class number: 36072
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL 08209 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Andy Clark

Winter 2024-2025

  • Topic: Game Engines for Filmmakers
  • Section: 503
  • Class number: 24886
  • Meeting time: MW 10:10AM - 11:40AM
  • Location: DPAUL C112Q at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Will Meyers | View syllabus
  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 22881
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00212 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 830
  • Class number: 22580
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Topic: Creative Computation
  • Section: 403
  • Class number: 14967
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Paige Treebridge | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Topic: Advanced Vr Game Dev
  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33174
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00503 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: Unreal for Artists and Filmmakers
  • Section: 603
  • Class number: 33404
  • Meeting time: MW 3:10PM - 4:40PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Will Meyers | View syllabus
  • Topic: Advanced Vr Game Dev
  • Section: 630
  • Class number: 33176
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 22887
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00212 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 810
  • Class number: 22529
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

  • Topic: Game Studies Proseminar
  • Section: 702
  • Class number: 13400
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Michael DeAnda | View syllabus
  • Topic: Creative Computation
  • Section: 703
  • Class number: 13447
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Richard Wetzel | View syllabus
  • Topic: Creative Computation
  • Section: 730
  • Class number: 15841
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Richard Wetzel | View syllabus
  • Topic: Game Studies Proseminar
  • Section: 731
  • Class number: 15845
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Michael DeAnda | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Topic: Advanced Vr Game Dev
  • Section: 601T
  • Class number: 40400
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00503 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: Analog Game Production
  • Section: 602
  • Class number: 42711
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00503 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Lien Tran | View syllabus
  • Topic: Unreal for Artists and Filmmakers
  • Section: 603
  • Class number: 43262
  • Meeting time: MW 10:10AM - 11:40AM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Will Meyers | View syllabus
  • Topic: Advanced Vr Game Dev
  • Section: 630
  • Class number: 40402
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28825
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00212 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 810
  • Class number: 28318
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Topic: Game Studies Proseminar
  • Section: 702
  • Class number: 19125
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Michael DeAnda | View syllabus
  • Topic: Creative Computation
  • Section: 703
  • Class number: 19198
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Caleb Foss
  • Section: 711
  • Class number: 19134
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Michael DeAnda | View syllabus
  • Section: 712
  • Class number: 19199
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Caleb Foss

Spring 2021-2022

  • Topic: Advanced Vr Game Dev
  • Section: 601T
  • Class number: 42372
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00503 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: Advanced Vr Game Dev
  • Section: 630
  • Class number: 42374
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28500
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00212 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus
  • Topic: Art Games Bootcamp
  • Section: 831
  • Class number: 20352
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Brian Schrank | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 702
  • Class number: 18610
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Michael DeAnda | View syllabus
  • Section: 703
  • Class number: 19292
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00505 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Caleb Foss
  • Section: 711
  • Class number: 18706
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Michael DeAnda | View syllabus
  • Section: 712
  • Class number: 19293
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Caleb Foss