INFO 4152 - Advanced Topics in Computer Game Design

(SMR-AS)

Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading (no audit).

Prerequisite for programmers: INFO 3152, CS 3300/INFO 3300 or CS 4620 or CS 4700 or CS 5414 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite for designers: INFO 3152 and INFO 3450, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: ENGRC 4152. Satisfies track requirement for INFO majors and minors if taken under the INFO prefix. Co-meets with CS 4152.

W. White.

Project-based follow-up course to INFO 3152. Students work in a multidisciplinary team to develop a game that incorporates innovative game mechanics. Advanced topics include nontraditional input schemes, advanced storytelling, social gameplay, and “serious” games. There is a special emphasis on developing games that can be submitted to festivals and competitions, or that can be commercialized. Students may take this course as either a programmer or a designer; the prerequisites differ depending upon the selected track. Contact the instructor for more information.