2024 Spring DESINV 198 1 LEC 1

Spring 2024

DESINV 198 1 - LEC 1

Directed Group Study for Undergraduates

Video Game Design & Development DeCal

Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Tu, Th
06:30 pm - 07:59 pm
Class #:16134
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

Offered through Design Innovation

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 11
Enrolled: 39
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 50
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. Application link:

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

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