Class Sessions
This page includes the instructions for the most recent class session, as well as an indication of where it will be located. Days are listed reverse order, so the most recent day is always first.
We do not record lectures in this course. You are expected to attend in order to learn the material.
Mar. 1. Architecture Critique
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This class is our first critique. In this critique, you will take the ideas that you developed in a previous ENGRC and present them to another group. You will use this feedback you get from this group to improve your design. More › |
March 1, 2024 | Upson 142 | CRITIQUE |
Feb. 29. Technical Preparations
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While not due for a week, the technical documents (architecture and visual design) are some of the most involved. We want you to get started on these to give you more time for the technical prototype. More › |
February 29, 2024 | Gates 114 | ENGRC |
Feb. 28. Perspective
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In the second of the three graphics lectures, we focus more on the designers. This time we address the issue of perspective, and show how focusing on 2d makes this a nontrivial design choice. More › |
February 28, 2024 | Upson 142 | LECTURE |
Feb. 23. Sprite Graphics
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This is the first of three lectures focused on computer graphics. These lectures are designed to be useful to both programmers and designers. In this lecture we talk about how to draw a 2d image on to the screen. More › |
February 23, 2024 | Upson 142 | LECTURE |
Feb. 22. Gameplay Workshop
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As part of your work on the nondigital prototype is complete, it is time to distill those lessons into gameplay specification. This is lab is designed to give you time to work on this document, which is due after the break. More › |
February 22, 2024 | Gates 114 | ENGRC |