CGT Courses
Course - CGT 141
Course Title: Introduction to Interactive Media and Game Design
Credit Hours: (3- 0) 3 Cr. Hrs.
Description:
This course is an introduction to the creation of computer games and other interactive media. Students will learn how to make basic 2D animations and use basic scripting techniques to make interactive projects for cd-rom and kiosk based projects. Emphasis will be on solving the special design and production problems encountered when creating non-linear projects, along with animation techniques, basic scripting, memory management, importing/exporting considerations, basic sound and video, project management, and production planning.
Prerequisite:
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- CGT 125
Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Apply good project management skills.
- Create and use storyboards, flowcharts, prototypes, rough cuts, and pencil tests in the creation of interactive projects.
- Modify content s necessary to allocate memory effectively.
- Use the basic functions of an authoring software package. Be able to import graphics, text, sound, and digital video.
- Apply good design skills and typography to screen based projects.
- Create simple animations using scene changes and "camera" techniques in 2D animation to create effective stories.
- Create simple interactive projects using efficient navigation, feedback to the user, and organization in the creation of effective interactive projects.