• Describe the importance of games as an area of the software market.
• Describe the importance of games as a cultural artifact, especially with respect to other entertainment genres.
• Describe how societal norms are reflected in game design.
• Evaluate different gaming populations and make design recommendations appropriate for those (potential) players.
• Describe how game-playing patterns reflect social codes.
• Identify and explain core principles of online interaction and communication.
• Describe issues of identity and representation within games and game-playing communities

EVALUATION:  Following is the Evaluation system for the Final Grade.  Each assignment will be graded.  Students are responsible for completing them as scheduled.

1. Five Assignments                                                                 30%
2. Mid-Term Exam                                                                  20%
3. Final Exam                                                                           20%
4. Game Project:                                                                      20%
5. Homework                                                                           10%

Game Project, Mid-term and Final exams are mandatory.  Participation in class is very important. I expect the class to be interactive, just as games are.

Assignments: Three Assignments will be given prior to Mid-Term Exam. Assignment will cover the topics: Games and Video Games, Design Components and Processes, Game Concepts, Game Worlds, Creative and Expressive Play. Two Assignments will be given after the Mid-Term Exam. It will include game programming assignments and will focus on General Principles of Level Design.

Final Project:The purpose of the course project is to provide the students with the knowledge of Game theory and the skills to apply it. The students will be exposed to the process of modeling and programming the game as a group project. Groups of 2 to 4 students will select a topic of their choice and submit a project proposal for evaluation and approval by the teaching staff. The designated audience of the project will be peers and the University community. The project topics are determined by the creativity and imagination of the students. The project must include:

• Vision: Use of textures and 3D models to provide detailed information in the project.
• Sound: Use speech, music or ambient sounds to help provide information about this place.
• Animation: Use at least three animated object in the project.
• Interactivity: Use at least three user-triggered events in the project.

GRADING:  Academic dishonesty will result in grade F.  The following grade scale will be used:

90 % - 100% = A
80 % -  89%  = B
70 % -  79%  = C
60 % -  69%  = D
0   -    59%    = F

Final grades will be computed based upon credits earned for all the five components mentioned above.