What is CS 247G?

CS 247G - Design for Play is a project-based course that focuses on advanced methods and tools for research, prototyping, and user interface design. Studio-based format with intensive coaching and iteration to prepare students for tackling real-world design problems. This course takes place entirely in studios; please plan on attending every studio to take this class. The focus of CS 247G is an introduction to theory and practice of game design. We will make digital and paper games, do rapid iteration, and run user research studies appropriate to game design. This class has multiple short projects, allowing us to cover a variety of genres and game design concepts, from narrative to pure strategy.