GDD 101 Introduction to Game Design
Class meets M/W 1:00 – 2:15 RT 316
INSTRUCTOR INFO:
Elena Bertozzi Ph.D. (elena.bertozzi@qu.edu)OFFICE HOURS
M/W 8:0-9:00 or by appointment. I am available via email during the week (Monday- Friday) and will try to respond to emails within 48 hours. Emails received on the weekend will be answered by the beginning of the following week.
LEARNING GOALS
- What play is, how it differs from everyday life, and required elements for games
- How to critically analyze games and game components verbally and in writing
- The design process for new games: brainstorming, prototyping, design documentation, testing
- How to work with others: playing, testing, and improving each other’s games.
ASSIGNMENTS
- Weekly reading responses (20 pts. each x 10 = 200 pts.)
- In-class Game Play Demo (100 pts.)
- Dice Game Assignment (150 pts.)
- Critical Analysis of a Game (150 pts.)
- Card Game Assignment (150 pts.)
- Game Design Document with original idea (200 pts.)
- Class participation (50 pts.)
