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LERN 1100: Introduction to Game Design
Effective date
January 2021
Department
LERN UGotClass
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This course provides a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. By completing this course, you can take the first steps into understanding game design and how it can be applied in your field.
This course is offered in partnership with Learning Education Resource Network - UGotClass. For more information see: http://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/VCC
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Possess a basic understanding of the different activities that are part of game design.
- Know how to approach fleshing out a game idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game design experience.
- Have a basic understanding of how to work with game developers.
- Know what gamification is and why people are talking about it.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Total Hours: 16
Total Hours: 16
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S- based on: 1. Make at least one comment every week in the discussion. 2. Take every Unit self-quiz. Completion Timeline -The requirements should be done by the last day of the course.
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- What Makes a Game?
- Essentials of Design
- Game Design: Solo and in Teams
- Serious Games & Gamification
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.