Course Description:
Game Design is for anyone who loves computer games and wants to try to make them for themselves. The course provides students the opportunity to learn both the theory and application of gaming ideas, while providing basic instruction and principles of video game development. Game Design will introduce students to the Video Game Design industry and the basic components and processes required to produce an interactive video game for market. The students will study the history of video games and analyze successful design aspects. Career opportunities and industry standards will be researched. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community.