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.

Feb. 8. Concept Workshop

Concept Workshop

With your concept document due this weekend, this ENGRC is designed to give you some time to work on this document. We recommend you spend this time thinking about your competitive analysis, as it is one of the more important parts of this document.    More ›

February 8, 2023 Phillips/Snee ENGRC

Feb. 8. Scene Graphs

Scene Graphs

For students from the introductory course, scene graphs are one of the biggest changes in the new engine. They provide a stuctured way to organize your images and textures, beyond drawing directly to a sprite batch.    More ›

February 8, 2023 Upson 142 LECTURE

Feb. 6. Architecture Revisited

Architecture Revisited

As you get started on your project, it is time to start talking about software. This lecture gives an overview of CUGL and provides a lot of motivation for the lessons that follow.    More ›

February 6, 2023 Upson 142 LECTURE

Feb. 3. Pitch Session

Pitch Session

This class is a continuation of the previous critique session. We wiil call on groups that we did not call on before.    More ›

February 3, 2023 Zoom CRITIQUE

Feb. 1. Idea Formation

Idea Formation

This ENGRC is designed to give you time to work on your ideas for your game. Technically, this is a little late, as we already had our first pitch session before this lab. But there is also the write-up due this weekend.    More ›

February 1, 2023 Zoom ENGRC