Course Code & Number
CMPE 315
Course Title
Computer Game Design
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Game idea. Game concept. Game world. Game play. Action-challenge refinement. Core mechanics. Game balance. Game genres.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge of the components of a game design process. This starts from the creation of a game idea which is followed by turning this idea into a game concept, then defining the components such as the game world, gameplay and core mechanics, and finally ends with an implementation document.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Identify a game idea
2. Create a concept document based on a game idea
3. Create a game world document based on a game concept
4. Identify and describe the gameplay modes in a game
5. Create the core mechanics of a game
6. Analyze a core mechanics document for game balancing
7. Identify the game genre for a game concept