This week in 679, we’ll dive into project 1, learn more about Javacript, and try to figure out what a game is.
Don’t forget that Assignment 0 is due at the beginning of the week! Please do the course survey and the required posts on the forum. In fact, please get in the habit of looking at (and participating in) the discussion on the forum.
- Tuesday (Sep 11): In class, we’ll talk more about the Javascript object model (since it seems to puzzle most people – including me!). We’ll also talk about flocking, since you need it for the project. You’ll also get to meet your project partner. Reading 1 is “due,” but it really isn’t connected to class.
- Thursday (Sep 13): In class, we’ll talk about the basics of Game Design – addressing the question of “What is a Game?” Please do Reading 2 and Assignment 1 in order to prepare for this discussion (they are due before class).
- Friday (Sep 14): In lab time, we’ll check that people have completed Project 1 Phase 1, and use it as a time to look at some projects from last year. We may have some guest visitors to talk about their experiences making these games. It will also provide some “project work time” when you can ask questions and talk about stuff.
Each week, expect a “Week in 679” posting to give you an overview of what is going to happen, and a reminder of the deadlines. Reading these postings is no substitute for staying current on the course web and forum, but can at least serve as a reminder of the big things. Especially because the syllabus is still a work in progress.
