vcc.ca
LERN 1110: Intermediate Video Game Design
Effective date
January 2021
Department
LERN UGotClass
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, online, and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion dollars this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. By 2019 Price Warehouse predicts social and casual
game sales will exceed traditional game sales. In this intermediate introductory course, you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a
game development application to begin your journey of making games.
Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun.
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
LERN 1100.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze popular games from common genres, and develop an independent analysis of a specific game.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of a game design document for games.
- Advance an effective understanding of the various segments of the game development industry.
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
- A brief history of Video Game Development
- Player Motivation
- Platforms, Genres and Story Elements - Game Maker: Programming Events & Action
- The Production Process
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.