There has never been a better time to start a career in the game development industry. Games can be found on computers, the Web, gaming consoles, and virtually every mobile tablet and phone. Industry forecasts indicate that gaming will be worth close to $100 billion dollars in the next two years. Talented, creative, and enthusiastic people are in great demand in this industry. By the end of this course, you will have designed and created your own video game for the PC and will stand ready to join a team working on projects with larger scope or pursue independent development.

Description

In this class, students will start by learning the fundamentals of game development and get and overview of game genres, platforms, and audiences. Next, they will learn tools and techniques to help them make better design decisions and achieve greater efficiencies as they develop your own games. During the course, students will gain hands-on experience in many of the game development processes. By the end of the course, students will have the experience and confidence to start developing your own games..