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.

Apr. 29. Portfolio Revision

Portfolio Revision

You have now completed at least one draft of every document in the course. It is time to submit your revisions for all your documents. For some documents it will be your final revision, while others will get one more revision at Showcase. In this lab, you should prioritize the documents that need the most work.    More ›

April 29, 2025 Fiske Classroom ENGRC

Apr. 28. Special Guest

Special Guest

Normally we end the semester with a presentation talking about the state of the industry. But this time, we have a special guest. Vlad Judys, technical director of Skydance Interactive, will join us via Zoom to answer all your questions about the industry.    More ›

April 28, 2025 Upson 142 LECTURE

Apr. 25. Level Design

Level Design

In our third critique, we return to level design once again. You showed off some levels in your presentation, and broke them down into basic building blocks. It is time to talk about them in more detail so we can give you feedback.    More ›

April 25, 2025 Upson 142 CRITIQUE

Apr. 24. Beta Release

Beta Release

The final official playtest session will focus on the beta release. In order for this session to work, you must have created a release before the start of class.    More ›

April 24, 2025 Fiske Classroom PLAYTEST

Apr. 23. Beta Release

Beta Release

Today’s class is the final day of the beta release presentation. This is a major presentation and is effectively the midterm of this course. It is important that you show up to class on time.    More ›

April 23, 2025 Upson 142 DELIVERABLE