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Course Catalog
Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites:
none
Delivery Method:
In Classroom, Online
Duration:
two versions, half and full semester
Course Outline:
Course Description
This is a fun, hands-on, project-based course using the free GameSalad development tool to create games that can be played on the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad.
Start by learning basic concepts and principles of game design, and then apply your new skills by actually creating a playable game.
Take away portfolio-worthy games for career- and college-prep!
Click here to see the Video Game Academy course roadmap.
Materials
Macintosh computer with Intel processor, GameSalad
About the Course Author
As a lighting designer, Chris worked on Broadway and opera, and toured with various 70's rock n' roll bands.
He was Creative Director for Electronic Art's MMORPG Earth & Beyond.
At SSI he assisted with Universe, designed the 2nd edition of Game of the Year award-winning DragonQuest, Horror Hotel, and Damocles Mission. He edited the RPG section of Ares magazine.
At Victory Games, Chris headed the RPG division, designed Game of the Year
award-winning James Bond 007, and designed six other titles.
Chris freelanced for SegaSoft, TSR, Hasbro Interactive, 3W, THQ, Simon and Schuster Interactive, Target Games, h2o Interactive, Gizmo Games, Westwood Studios and GT Interactive. His game credits include Star Trek DS9: Dominion Wars, Europa Universalis, Duke Nukem: Time to Kill, Diamond Dreams Baseball, and Aidyn Chronicles: First Mage.
Chris developed world-class computer sports simulations as VP and Chief Creative Officer for Diamond Dreams, Inc.
At Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, he was Creative Director the MMO Stargate Worlds.
Chris taught Interactive Storytelling at the Art Institutes of Pittsburgh and Phoenix, and is a member of the Writer's Guild of America West.