Code for Games

Overview

Subject area

GD

Catalog Number

205

Course Title

Code for Games

Department(s)

Description

This course builds upon students’ foundational knowledge of coding fundamentals with a focus on the creation of games. Students are introduced to new applications of core coding concepts such as variables, loops, classes and conditionals, as well as basic animation techniques. Using professional tools, students create a series of game interactions in preparation for conceptualizing and building a final small game. This course also covers topics such as artificial intelligence, collision, and physics algorithms, as well as teaching students how to use a variety of pre-built game architectures.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

011412

Course Schedule