Design and Creation of Games Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Office Location

R. E. Byrd Business Building BB360

Office Hours

Monday:  2:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Thursday: 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Please contact me to via email at jamelius@actx.edu so we can set up a time for an online Zoom appointment.

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Course

GAME-1306-001 Design and Creation of Games

Prerequisites

Course Description

Introduction to game and simulation development. Includes analysis of existing applications and creation of a game using an existing game engine. In-depth coverage of the essential elements of game design. Also covers an overview of cultural history of electronic games, survey of the major innovators, and examination of the trends and taboos that motivate game design.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Unity Game Development in 24 Hours, 2nd Ed

ISBN-10: 0-672-33751-7

(Optional)

Supplies

Access to a PC (personal computer)

Game Maker Studio 2 - Free Version

Unity - Personal Edition

A USB Flash Drive or equivalent storage

Reliable access to the Internet

A working email address

Word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Open Office

Student Performance

This course is an introduction to Game Development with Unity. At the end of the semester, students should:

Have an understanding of the factors involved in game development

Develop a degree of comfort with the Unity game engine

Create a Game Design Document for an original game

Create a prototype of a game level or portion of an original game in Unity

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.  Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.  The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question. Any action that comprises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action. All student using computer lab workstations agree to the CIS department computer lab use policy.

Grading Criteria

Student grades are based on the following:  Each weely lab assignments are due on at their posted due date.  Half credit is given if lab is turned in after the due date has passed (maximum score of 50 points).  Exams may be made up only in emergency situations. If you cannot make it to a scheduled exam day, arrangements may be made with the instructor pior to the exam date to take the exam early. The lowest lab grade will be dropped.

  • Labs - 40%

  • Final Project - 50%

  • Attendance and Participation - 10%

Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

  • A: 89.5 to 100

  • B: 79.5 to less than 89.5

  • C: 69.5 to less than 79.5

  • D: 59.5 to less than 69.5

  • F: Less than 59.5

 

Attendance

Come to class and participate in class dicussions

Unless prior arrangements have been made, after 2 unexcused absense, 5 points are deducted from the participation grade for each unexcused absense (participation grade is 10 points)

Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.

Calendar

Tentative Course Schedule

Week 1, Unity Chapters 1 and 2
Week 2, Unity Chapters 3 and 4
Week 3, Unity Chapter 5, and Semester Project is assigned
Week 4, Unity Chapters 6 and 7
Week 5, Unity Chapters 8 and 9
Week 6, Unity Chapters 10, 11, and 13
Week 7, Unity Chapters 15 and 16, and Semester Project Class Time
Week 8, Semester Project Class Time and Submission

Additional Information

Important Dates:

August 21:            Fall Courses Begin
September 4:        Labor Day (Amarillo College Closed)
September 6:        Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
October 14-22:      Fall Break
November 12:       Registration for Spring 2018 begins
November 22-25:  Thanksgiving Holiday
December 5:         Last Day to Withdraw from Course
December 14:       Last Day of Class

Syllabus Created on:

10/22/18 7:50 AM

Last Edited on:

10/22/18 10:15 AM