Cognitive Science 0114 - Introduction to Game Design

This course provides an introduction to the history of games, terminology and principles of game design and game mechanics. We will also explore the development of analog games and game systems from inception through playtesting and prototyping. Students will learn to analyze, design, prototype, and document games for deployment in digital or analog format using professional practices that include, but are not limited to professional game documentation, iterative design, paper prototyping and play testing. Students will be creating a prototype for an individual game concept and then create a playable prototype as a collaborative analog game. Keywords:Games, game play, tabletop This course could be used to fulfill the Division II Project requirement.

Time and Narrative Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time