UT Dallas 2019 Undergraduate Catalog

ATCM2365 - Game Design Fundamentals

ATCM 2365 Game Design Fundamentals (3 semester credit hours) Introductory survey of game design, development, production, and studies, intended for incoming students in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication. This course covers aspects of all areas of game design and development, including game systems and level design, art and animation, programming, sound design, narrative, and game production management. The course also serves as an introduction to play and game studies, academic writing, critical analysis, and games research. Upon completion, students will better understand their options in the games pathway in ATEC, as well as how best to plan their remaining semesters. (3-0) S