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Course Syllabus
Course Information:
ATEC 6341.501: GAME DESIGN
Wednesday, 7:00 PM
 – 
 9:45 PM ATEC 1.606 Fall 2011
Professor Contact Information
Instructor: Dr. Tim Christopher Office: ATEC 1.304 Email: khimbar@utdallas.edu Office Hours: NA
Email MUST have “atec6341” in subject line.
 
Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions
 NA
Course Description
ATEC 6341
Game Design
(3 semester hours) Advanced study of the structure and design of digital, analog, narrative, and social game systems. Course focuses on theory, critical analysis, innovation, and  prototype creation.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes Students will learn to think critically about games and gaming issues Students will work in teams to develop original playable games Students will learn how to critically analyze games made by themselves and others Students will research and discuss social issues as they relate to games Required Textbooks and Materials
Students will need accounts with Steam as well as with Good Old Games. Additional reading will be assigned.
Suggested Course Materials
Raph Koster, A theory of fun for game design Fullerton, Swain, and Hoffman; Game Design Workshop Schell, Jesse; The Art of Game Design
 
 
Assignments & Academic Calendar
 Aug 24 Introduction to class Game 1 assigned 31 Lecture and discussion Sep 7 Game 1 Alpha Due 14
 Game 1 Final Due
21 Lecture and discussion Game 2 assigned 28 Lecture and discussion Oct 5 Game 2 Alpha due 12
Game 2 Final Due
19 Lecture and discussion Game 3 assigned 26 Lecture and discussion Nov 2 Game 3 Alpha Due 9
 Game 3 Final Due
16 Lecture and discussion Game 4 assigned 23 Lecture and discussion 30 Game 4 Alpha Due Dec 7
NO CLASS
14
Last Day Game 4 Final Due
 
 Grading Policy:
Games 60% Individual Assignements 30% Participation 10%
Course & Instructor Policies
Late assignments will be docked 10% per day late. Students are responsible for determining what assignments they miss if they are absent. Requirements and schedule are subject to change at the discretion of the instructors (all changes will be furnished to students in writing).
Information on university policies and procedures: http://go.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies
 

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