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. 18. Technical Prototype

Technical Prototype

This class is a continuation of the technical prototype. Your professor will be away at GDC, but Anne Bracy will be there to run the class.    More ›

March 18, 2025 Gates 114 DELIVERABLE

Mar. 17. Technical Prototype

Technical Prototype

Today’s class is the second software presentation, known as the technical prototype. Your professor will be away at GDC, but Curran Mulberger will be there to run the class.    More ›

March 17, 2025 Upson 142 DELIVERABLE

Mar. 14. Pathfinding

Pathfinding

We start our sequence of AI lectures talking about pathfinding. This is the process of using AI algorithms to move your game characters about the terrain.    More ›

March 14, 2025 Upson 142 LECTURE

Mar. 13. Technical Workshop

Technical Workshop

Given the importance of the documents this weekend, we are giving you more than one discussion section to work on them.    More ›

March 13, 2025 Fiske Classroom ENGRC

Mar. 12. box2d

box2d

Box2d is the primary physics engine for 2d games (even though this is the result of a historical accident). In this lecture we discuss its features and show how to use it effectively.    More ›

March 12, 2025 Upson 142 LECTURE