Computer Science 576 - Game Programming

Game Programming introduces students to concepts of computer game development, including scene modeling, physics engines, animation, character rigging, game AI, and the basics of game UI, audio effects and networking. The course will help students build the programming skills needed to turn ideas into games. Students will work on various game programming exercises with the Unity game engine and a final game development project.

Open to junior and senior Computer Science majors who have completed COMPSCI 220, COMPSCI 311, and MATH 235 with a grade of C or better in each. PREVIOUSLY COMPSCI 590G. LECT 01 FOR UNDERGRADS; LECT 02 FOR GRADS. SEATS HELD IN LECT 02 FOR INCOMING GRAD STUDENT REGISTRATION. STUDENTS NEEDING INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.