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INTRODUCTION TO GAMING(COMM-438-006/638-006)
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[edit] HELLO AND WELCOME
This spring, at the American University in DC, Brian Judy teaches an introductory course about computer-game theory, methods, and practice. Students learn to use Flash animation and programming to create their own web-based playful interactions and simple educational games (at beginner and intermediate levels). Course Readings and Projects cover various aspects of computer-game production, current thought, alternative designs, and application. (Prerequisite: AU-COMM-350/650 Digital Imaging and Design.)
- The AU Intro to Games Website and Wiki
For the first time at AU, in collaboration with the World Wide Workshop Foundation, Brian Judy and his students are using a beta version of MyGlobalLife.org free platforms and tools. It's a socio-educational network for social change, designed an an open participation architecture, in a Web 2.0 spirit, for anyone worldwide who wants to learn how to design games with social purpose and help others do the same.
- During the semester, the class will:
- Utilize a special version of this Game-Design platform, with all its resources, tutorials, and games;
- Use this Class Blog
- Collaborate by using this Class Wiki
- Assess capabilities, customize everything for their own processes, and at the same time contribute to improving it.
[edit] CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
[edit] Reflections on Final Presentations and Projects
From Idit and Rebecca: Great job on your final presentations! It was great to visit on Friday and talk with you all about your projects. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Here is the final Analysis This site will remain online, please continue to use the resources and share your work!
If you have any further reflections about your presentations and what this project meant to you, please post them on your bio page. You can also send any feedback and updates to Rebecca at the following email address: rebecca [ at ] worldwideworkshop [ dot ] org
[edit] Online Survey
The survey from World Wide Workshop is still live! If you haven't yet taken the survey, please click thru with your responses (takes 10 minutes).
[edit] 5/4
Final Presentations
- Chas Quest - Daneila
- Mecha Bunyan(Valhalla Games) - Will Wright, Bryan Gold, Jordan Kessler
- Jimmy vs The Splurge - John Rhea
- Blackbeard's Revenge - Mike Kurec, Shan Schenck
- Angry Black Man - Piankhi Zimmerman(Spiderninja008)
- Teenage Dalai Lama - Troy Russell(TRussell)
[edit] 4/20 - Pieces of Game running, Sound in Flash
[edit] Online Survey
The World Wide Workshop Foundation (who visited class 2 weeks ago) asks that you fill out the following online survey to help them as they continue developing the MyGLife.org platform. It will only take about 10 minutes of your time. Thanks for your help! Please complete by Sun. April 22.
[edit] Industry Announcements
[edit] UMBC Digital Entertainment Conference April 28th
- Representatives from some of the Baltimore based game companies will be here
Digital Entertainment Conference
[edit] IGDA April Meeting at EA/Mythic April Friday April 27th
Open House for a new IGDA DC
