http://www.twcdc.com/games/ Class UDIST30013, California College of the Arts, Fall 2006. Instructor: Andy Cox en Copyright 2011 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:02:02 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Computer games have now exceeded Hollywood movies in global sales. Computer games are now recognized as important cultural and artistic products. This class will look at how computer games are made, why they are made, and how students from all disciplines can interpret and respond to them. Key words include: economics, violence, politics, military, simulation, narrative, and subjectivity. We will not just theorize about games. We will play them! Each student will choose a computer game and play it in depth, relate the experience to game theory and cultural theory, and report back to the class. Students will be introduced to 3D modeling, animation, and game design using 3D GameStudio. Students will produce a final project in their medium of choice. ]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2009/09/class_description.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2009/09/class_description.html Announcements Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:02:02 -0800 Nothing too demanding! Just upload a representative image and a brief description of your project BEFORE your presentation. Thanks all. http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/12/final_project_posting.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/12/final_project_posting.html Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:06:56 -0800 both presentation days.]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_schedule_and_completion.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_schedule_and_completion.html Announcements Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:54:13 -0800 I may be in a little late. Please carry on with the GameStudio tutorials, and if you've finished those work on your final projects. When I get in we'll watch the Will Wright presentation on the future of game design. You won't want to miss this - he's a gaming god, or at least the god of god games. http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_wednesday_1129.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_wednesday_1129.html Announcements Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:43:09 -0800 Download PDF ]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3dgs_tutorial_6.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3dgs_tutorial_6.html Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:19:03 -0800 All of the script files and required images have been updated on your computers. This should avoid some of the run-time errors you've been getting. When you open your game, go to the Project Manager and select the update tab. Select Force Updates and then OK to update the listed file. http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3dgs_scripts_updated.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3dgs_scripts_updated.html Announcements Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:11:20 -0800 Revised Tutorial #4 Revised Tutorial #5]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/revised_3dgs_tutorials_4_and_5.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/revised_3dgs_tutorials_4_and_5.html Announcements Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:31:06 -0800 Download the Bad Guy]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/download_the_bad_guy_model.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/download_the_bad_guy_model.html Announcements Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:49:28 -0800 Tutorial 1 Tutorial 2 Tutorial 3 Tutorial 4]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3d_gamestudio_tutorials_1_4.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3d_gamestudio_tutorials_1_4.html Announcements Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:41:44 -0800 http://www.coniserver.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3d_gamestudio_forum.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/3d_gamestudio_forum.html Announcements Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:05:12 -0800 Second Life Artit's Residency (paid)]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/second_life_artists_residency.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/second_life_artists_residency.html Announcements Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:21:17 -0800 1. Show and Tell. 2. Discuss Final Project ideas. 3. Game Studio tutorials. Assignment due BEFORE class on Monday, November 20: Blog Final Project description. http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_wednesday_november_15.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_wednesday_november_15.html Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:10:02 -0800 Discuss each person's ideas in class on Wednesday, November 15 Blog final project proposal BEFORE class on Monday, November 20 Presentations of final projects (per the curriculum): Monday, December 11: Tim, Teeka, Stephanie, Owen, Keiko Wednesday, December 13: Joneric, Francois, Flora, Charlie Final Project is 20% of final grade. http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/final_projects_schedule.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/final_projects_schedule.html Assignments Thu, 09 Nov 2006 21:18:11 -0800 Game Engine Anatomy 101 (especially first three parts) 3D Pipeline Tutorial]]> http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/game_engine_links.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/game_engine_links.html Wed, 08 Nov 2006 12:08:03 -0800 - Show and tell - Schedule for final projects - 3D GameStudio Tutorial #1 http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_wednesday_october_8.html http://www.twcdc.com/games/2006/11/class_wednesday_october_8.html Announcements Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:33:59 -0800