The aim of the module is to teach the basics of computer game constructions. The students will learn to make a computer game concept to develop the story line and characters as well to establish good game dynamics.

The students will learn the basics of computer game development and in the practical classes they will make their own basic computer game.

Purposes of Computer Games Today’s Computer Game Industry (a multi-disciplinary industry) Player Motivation and Marketing Genres of Computer Games The Game Setting (History, Background, Storyline, and Setting of the Game) Types of Challenges in Computer Games Storytelling in Games Character Development in Games (both Avatars and NPCs) Gameplay Mechanics The Game Design Process and Design Documents Computer Game Engines (e.g. Torque, Game Maker, etc.) Building the Game World/Setting Textures and Image Manipulation (for creating/editing textures) Objects (both 2D and 3D) and Collisions Creating Static 3D Objects (called “Interiors” in Torque game engine) Creating Dynamic (Animate-able) 3D Objects Employing Audio in Computer Games

The theoretical classes will encompass the basics of the game development theory with the focus on real world game examples. The computer classes will consist of work in a game development engine where students will learn to make their own computer game.