ARTM2710 - Game Design Studio 1

Students will explore the design of games, the work of artists who create innovative games, and the ways in which games can be fun while also being a medium for artistic expression. Class time will include discussions, play tests, and studio time to assess and analyze a variety of games, explore history-making innovations, and discover what makes a good game through prototyping and testing. Students will be guided to devise unique rules of play and gaming mechanics and will explore connections between play and communication. Finally, students will create an original, refined, handmade board games culminating in the design of a final board game using studio and digital art techniques. Pre-req: ARTM 1022
3 Credits