GAME 108 Interactive Media Design

4 credits

This course explores current trends and development in interactive media and interface/interaction design. Students will gain an understanding of terminology and concepts essential to interactive platforms by observing and analyzing contemporary content, and applying theoretical interaction principles to projects and exercises. Elements and principles of design will be reviewed with an emphasis on applying these principles to interaction design and usability for web and mobile device content.

Prerequisites: ABED 46 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 93 or higher) and ABED 40 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 87 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop professional awareness through research and networking
Define concepts and terminology in interaction design
Define the processes for developing interactive applications from concept to final product
Analyze various types of interactive media based on game theory and strategy, their historical context, future applications, and current trends
Evaluate interactive applications critically

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

manage files and content in a manner suitable for industry
compare and evaluate electronic games taxonomy and design theory
create and edit basic scripts in related software
present ideas, pitches, and portfolios to industry and peers

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40