Shawn Towne '00

Introduction to game design. Principles of Game Design focuses on the exploration and production of meaningful and playful experiences. Emphasis on game mechanics, rules, prototyping and play-testing.

Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.

Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.

Pragmatic business aspects, skills needed for a career in design. Students create self-promotional materials and portfolios; write resumes, proposals, contracts and correspondence; and improve presentation, interview and job search skills. The course includes production and industry practices, marketing methodologies, and professional etiquette and ethics; exposure to professional environments; and presentations from visiting professionals.

Culmination of study in Animation and Game Arts. Capstone Preproduction initiates a yearlong undertaking resulting in a project which showcases the student¿s specific interests within the fields of Animation and Games. In this pre-capstone fall semester, research and preproduction work is completed for the spring course, Capstone for Animations and Games.

Culmination of study in Animation and Game Arts. Capstone Preproduction initiates a yearlong undertaking resulting in a project which showcases the student¿s specific interests within the fields of Animation and Games. In this pre-capstone fall semester, research and preproduction work is completed for the spring course, Capstone for Animations and Games.

Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.