ARTA 138 — Intro to Video Game Design
This course is an introduction to the basic technical and conceptual elements of video game design and provides a solid foundation for future work. Major emphasis will be placed on understanding the gaming industry, the phases of the game development cycle, preparation of a game design document, and the creation of a simple 'mod' using a modern game engine. A working knowledge of personal computers, popular software, and the Internet is important for course success.