GSD 390

Fall 2024 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 21-Dec 11
Special Topics in Game Studies & Design

Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Advanced study or skills-based instruction in an emerging or special topic related to Game Studies and Design not covered in normal course offerings.

Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Other prerequisites as specified for each topic offering. See Class Schedule.

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GSD 390 class schedule data for fall 2024
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
78600
Laboratory-Discussion
DHP
3:00PM -4:20PM
F
135 English Building
Hopping, D
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/21/24-12/11/24
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
Improv for Games
Section Info:
Whether you've seen it in your favorite Tabletop Role Playing game, on a television show like Whose Line is it Anyway, or in person at Second City, improvisation is everywhere. In this course, students will learn and practice basic improvisational techniques, with the goal of exploring fictional characters and scenarios in and around games and game design. Students will also get the opportunity to create new Improv games, and approach the space from a designer's perspective. No theater or game design experience is required!
78012
Laboratory
JGP
1:00PM -2:50PM
T
Location Pending
Velazquez, J
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/21/24-12/11/24
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
AI Systems in Games - ChatGPT
Section Info:
This course explores the latest in AI technology, including large language models (LLM)..
78601
Laboratory-Discussion
RPG
1:00PM -2:50PM
T
146 Armory
Baird, D
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/21/24-12/11/24
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
2D Game Design with RPG Maker
Section Info:
An introduction to the design behind 2D games. You will become proficient in RPG Maker MZ, a game engine designed for 2D forced perspective games. By the end of class you will have developed a small demo for personal reference for what you've learned as well as for your portfolio. No prior programming knowledge is required for students to be successful in the course. BYOL course (Bring Your Own Laptop). Students must purchase their own license of RPG Maker MZ.
79792
Laboratory-Discussion
UNT
1:00PM -3:00PM
F
Location Pending
Clark, M
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/21/24-12/11/24
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Introduction to Unity
79793
Online
UTP
6:00PM -9:00PM
R
n.a.
Song, A
Starks, K
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/21/24-12/11/24
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Unity Programming in C#
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