GAME 127 Game Mechanics 1

4 credits

This course is an introduction to full-stack digital game development from concept to complete playable games. Students bring expertise in 3D art creation, programming, texturing, writing and more while building new skills. Students will use the Unity Game Engine, Visual Scripting, and a variety of other tools to develop unique gameplay concepts, create prototypes, run user tests, and polish portfolio-worthy work.

Prerequisites: GAME 111 and GAME 124

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

Build complete games with Unity and visual scripting
Use critical analysis to analyze commercial and independent games
Create compelling level designs and visual spaces
Import 3D objects from Maya into Unity
Iterate and play-test work
Present work in compelling portfolio format

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

Demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills as related to the digital gaming field
Compare and evaluate electronic games taxonomy and design theory
Create game levels and scripts in current editing tools
Demonstrate compentency in all areas of game production

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