Introduction to Video Game Design and Development

Students are introduced to types of careers, different roles, job outlook and how video games and interactive media are used in the entertainment, education, marketing and training industry. We discuss the game document, play mechanics, game engines, scriptwriting, programming languages, what makes a good game, types of game genres and introduce the class to a game making software. All students create a basic fully-playable game (including graphics, animation, music and sound effects) during the second week of the workshop.