The Computer Game Design Course: Principles, Practices and Techniques for the Aspiring Game Designer - Softcover

Jim Thompson; Barnaby Berbank-Green

 
9780500286586: The Computer Game Design Course: Principles, Practices and Techniques for the Aspiring Game Designer
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0500286582 ISBN 13: 9780500286586
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

This structured course book is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of game design. Richly illustrated with screengrabs and artwork, the book includes step-by-step tutorials that present all aspects of designing and developing dynamic computer games. Including practical exercises and assignments.

Table of Contents

Introduction • Design Theory Brief History of Video Games Designing for Different Types of Game Play • Design Inspirations • The Scriptwriter: Creating the Story in the Game • Three Catchwords for Gameplay Design • Design Process Research and Development Communication • Prototyping • Design Production Pre-Production Production Realities • Where to From Here? • Glossary and Resources

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About the Author

Jared Taylor has spent over a decade in the video games industry as a designer and producer and is currently lecturing at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication. Andrew Segal studied Animation at Norwich School of Art and Design before working in motion capture and computer games. He now runs the Foundation Degree in Game Art and Design at Norwich School of Art and Design.

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Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0500286582
ISBN 13 
9780500286586
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
192