2023 Fall
DESINV 198 001 - LEC 001
Directed Group Study for Undergraduates
Video Game Design & Development DeCal
Class #:28613
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Design Innovation
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 35
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 35
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 4 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Course Catalog Description
Directed group study on various topics in design innovation.
Class Description
This course is a deep dive into the creation of games, from beginning to end. Over the course of the semester, students will pitch a game, form small teams, and build a project from start to finish with help from our facilitators. Beyond developing video games, students will also learn about core game design principles, the roles that exist within the gaming industry today, and how to collaborate with individuals of different skill sets.
The course will be taught using Unity, one of the world’s most popular game engines. Through labs, lectures, and projects, students will master the fundamentals of Unity and will be adequately prepared to work on more complex projects after taking this DeCal.
As a 3-unit course, this class will be rigorous, requiring a lot of time and dedication. Prior game development experience is not required, but it is strongly recommended that a student taking the course has basic art or programming abilities. Students will be selected via application prior to the third week of instruction, to ensure that the class’s composition reflects a diverse range of skills, backgrounds, and proficiency levels.
Our class meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm-8pm at Jacobs 10. Attendance is mandatory. For more information about the structure of our course, visit our website.
Class Notes
How To Enroll
Enrollment is by application. Apps are due Friday, September 1st at 11:59pm. Application link: https://tinyurl.com/f23gddapp
Enrollment is by application. Apps are due Friday, September 1st at 11:59pm. Application link: https://tinyurl.com/f23gddapp
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None