Game Design
Course Syllabus
2024-25
Instructor: Dr. Kol
Email: ykol@rbusd.org
Location: CTE Building, Room 150
Course Description
The Game Design course covers the fundamentals of game design using the Unity development platform. The objective of the course is to equip students with industry level skills needed for high learning and workplace environments. By the end of this course, students will understand the design planning process, navigate the Unity environment in order to create 3D games, and be knowledgeable of careers in the gaming industry.
Units of Study
Unit 1: Introduction of Game Design
Unit 2: Game Design Theory
Unit 3: Story and Game Creation
Unit 4: System Dynamics and Scripting Fundamentals
Unit 5: Game Development Tools, Formats, and Asset Management
Unit 6: Physics and Animation
Unit 7: Environments and Level Design
Unit 8: Principles of Lighting, Sound, and Audio for Games
Unit 9: Basic Interfaces and the Build Process
Unit 10: Final Project
Grading
Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Percentage |
| A | 90-100% |
| B | 80-89% |
| C | 70-79% |
| D | 60-69% |
| F | 0-59% |
Grading Categories
| Category | Weight |
| Assignments | 30% |
| Projects | 30% |
| Exams & Quizzes | 20% |
| Presentations | 10% |
| Participation | 10% |
Cell Phone Policy
To maintain a productive learning environment, cell phones must be silenced and stored in the designated area during class time. Use of cell phones for personal reasons (i.e. social media, texting, calling, etc.) is strictly prohibited.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is crucial for academic success. Students are expected to be present and on time daily. Absences must be cleared with the office. Excused absences include illness, medical appointment, or a funeral service. For a full list of valid absences, refer to the Parent/Student Handbook.
Makeup Work Policy
Students will be provided the opportunity to make up work for excused absences. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with the teacher prior to the absence, if possible, and upon returning from an absence to obtain missing work. Students will have one class period to make up work for each day of an absence.
Academic Honesty
“Redondo Union High School expects students to do their own homework, to test without using unauthorized help and to submit original work for all assignments. We expect students will not cheat. Students are to deny all requests to copy class work, homework and tests.” Please review the Academic Honesty Pledge in its entirety.
Revision Policy
This syllabus may be revised to meet the needs of the course. Students will be informed of any changes to the syllabus in a timely manner.