College of the Redwoods
Selected Topics Courses
DATE: 02/16/05
COURSE DISCIPLINE AND NUMBER: DM99
SPECIFIC TOPIC/COURSE TITLE:
Introduction to Game Development
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS:
The second time?
1.0 [Lecture Units: 1.0
Lab Units:
]
18 [Lecture Hours: 18
Lab Hours:
]
TOTAL HOURS:
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:
The third time?
20
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED TOPIC:
The description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what student goals the course is designed
to fulfill.
In this beginning level course students will learn what elements are included in game
development. Students will learn and follow a basic game development process.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: What should the students be able to do as a result of taking this course?
State some of the objectives in terms of specific, measurable student accomplishments.
Students will demonstrate understanding of basic game elements and develop two different
computer game types.
COURSE CONTENT: Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of
instruction and assignments).
see attached syllabus
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
What will the students be doing (i.e. listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities,
attending a field trip, etc.)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Listen and participate in lectures based on text.
2. View and assess example projects and computer games to identify basic components as
outlined in course textbook.
3. Develop four projects.
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
How will the students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
1. Comprehensive written exam
2. Four projects of increasing complexity requiring students to conceive, plan, develop, test, and
document game projects.
PREREQUISITES:
No
Yes
Course: DM10 or CIS12 or equivalent
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
Selected Topics Courses Form
Draft: Sept. 3, 2004
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Student success in this course will be greatly increased if they have basic understanding of
media management, media development, project development process, and programming logic.
COREQUISITE:
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite?
Course:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION:
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Recommended Preparation?
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author Jeannie
Novak
Title
Game Development Essentials
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Date
2005
Other Appropriate Readings:
Submitted by: Dave Harris, Clyde Johnson
Tel. Ext. 4368, 4372
Submitting Division/Center Review:
Date:
Curriculum Committee Approval Date: February 25, 2005
Academic Senate Approval: March 4, 2005
Course Data Form
Final DRAFT July 2003
Date: 11/29/04
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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16. CoRequisite Course:
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4. Min/Maximum Units:
18. Maximum Class Size:
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variable units
19. Repeat/Retake: Choose One:
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20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title:
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title:
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10. National ID (CIP):
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11. Local ID (TOPS):
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: Choose One:
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits:
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Level Two Work Experience: Choose One:
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Level Three:
29. Purpose: Choose One:
Placeholder for GE OR
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
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14. Inst Ld (TLUs):
32. Transfer Status: Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
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15. Prerequisite:
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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Course Data Form
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