Course Info

GAM 440: Games with A Purpose Bootcamp

This game design bootcamp focuses on the rapid yet deliberate creation of short games with a purpose beyond entertainment. Every two weeks, students are expected to deliver a completed game project that addresses a real-life issue, has a clear statement of intent and uses they specific properties of games as a medium to achieve its declared purpose.

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 35118
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Richard Wetzel | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 35274
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Richard Wetzel | View syllabus
  • Section: 930
  • Class number: 35276
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Richard Wetzel | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 901T
  • Class number: 37587
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Lien Tran | View syllabus
  • Section: 930
  • Class number: 43415
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Lien Tran | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 30856
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Lien Tran | View syllabus