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Game Development in Unity (3.9)

Game Design

Explore the world and evolution of video games. Students will learn about the history of video games and be introduced to the MDA framework as a tool to analyze and design games. Students explore game mechanics and discover methods for designing accessible games. They'll also practice creating a basic game design document.

Lessons

1.1 History of Video Games

  • Course Overview
  • Brief History of Video Games
  • Revitalizing an Industry
  • Early Years of Video Games
  • The Console Wars
  • +5 more

1.2 Types of Games

  • Game Perspectives
  • Game Types
  • Select Games to Analyze
  • Categorize Your Games
  • Game Category Reflection

1.3 MDA Framework

  • MDA Framework
  • Optional: MDA Framework Research Article
  • Knowledge Check: MDA Framework
  • Analyze a Game
  • Describe Mechanics
  • +2 more

1.4 Game Design Document (GDD)

  • Game Design Document (GDD)
  • Knowledge Check: Game Design Document (GDD)
  • Marble Madness GDD
  • Reflection: Marble Madness GDD
  • Dots and Boxes
  • +1 more

1.5 Design Accessible Games

  • Universal Design and Accessibility
  • The Forest Cathedral Accessibility Trailer
  • Reflection: Game Accessibility
  • Accessible Player Experiences (APX)
  • APX Design Presentation

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