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. 18. Networking

Networking

Game networking is a complicated topic. But as we show in this lecture, it is possible in this course provided that you have the proper scope, and the proper support libraries.    More ›

February 18, 2026 CIS 142 LECTURE

Feb. 13. Nondigital Prototype

Nondigital Prototype

This class is a continuation of the nondigital prototype presentations. See the instructions for the presentation sechedule.    More ›

February 13, 2026 CIS 142 DELIVERABLE

Feb. 11. Milestones

Milestones

While most of the week is being spent on the nondigital prototype, you do have another document due this weekend. The purpose of this lab is to give you some time to work on this document.    More ›

February 11, 2026 Gates 114 ENGRC

Feb. 11. Nondigital Prototype

Nondigital Prototype

Our first official deliverable is the nondigital prototype. You will present your artifact in class and we will play it as you watch. See the instructions for the presentation sechedule.    More ›

February 11, 2026 CIS 142 DELIVERABLE

Feb. 9. 2D Animation

2D Animation

Scene graphs are obviously important for UI elements. But should you use them everywhere in your game. In this lecture we show why they are useful for basic animation as well.    More ›

February 9, 2026 CIS 142 LECTURE