DSC 200 - Data Oriented Design for Game Developmnt

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Description:

Students will develop a practical understanding of 3D animation and computer-generated imagery (CGI) by manipulating space and form to create three-dimensional (3D) animated text, graphics, and characters that can be used in games, multimedia and transmedia, and other data visualization applications. Working on multiple projects, students will decide on a game's and/or animation's features, design the story or purpose, create models from complex data, determine needed assets, and present to classmates for feedback and critique. Students will apply data analytics to track user performance, and make predictions to increase user engagement. Students will also learn how emerging technologies are shaping the entertainment and media industries and how to prepare for careers in this dynamic industry.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

DSC 140

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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