COMM 4210 - Designing Interactive Characters for Digital Games

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching the design of interactive characters for games. Students learn and apply principles from psychology, traditional media, and best practices from the games industry to the crafting of engaging characters. Students develop critical analysis and design skills, as well as team-based project skills. The course includes industry guest speakers, and culminates with the creation of concept prototypes. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 2520 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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