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GAME M101
INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN
Provides an overview of all aspects of the game industry. Introduces game design and development terminology, principles, tools, and techniques. Explores gameplay, game design production processes, play testing, game analysis, game story development, game pitches, and game design documents. Examines the history and theories of game design, explores a variety of game genres, and addresses common legal and ethical concerns in the game development industry. Uses game development tools to create simple prototypes that emphasize concepts learned during the course of the semester.