Syllabus: Word Document format

• Room: Thunderduck Hall, T250
• Instructors

  Dan Dao, IT Faculty
  Office: D122 Tele: 972-238-6066
  dandao@dcccd.edu
  

Prerequisite: GAME 1303
Class Hours: 11:40 - 2:05 pm, Monday and Wednesday
Students are expected to spend an additional 1 hour per week in the lab.

• Course Description:
  Introduction to electronic game development and game development careers. Includes examination of history and philosophy of games, the game production process, employee factors for success in the field, and current issues and practices in the game development industry.
  
• Course Objectives
  After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  • Describe the history and evolution of video and computer games and game genres; identify the phases and processes involved in developing a computer game; design a simple computer game from initial concept to final design document; and describe current trends in the game industry with regards to hiring practices, working conditions, etc.
    
• Grades:
  

  Final Grades will be averaged from three project grades and your index page. Each project will count for 24-30% of the Final Grade. Each unit will consist of exercises, a research project, and a unit project. Grades will be based on timely completion of assignments, effort, demonstrated skill, originality, participation and organization. View the Topics page for information on the exercises, projects and research.
  
  Project I: Interior Map = 24%
  Project II: Terrain Map = 30%
  Project III: Team Map = 30%
  
  Maintain and Update web directory = 16%
  
  Attendance: 
  You are expected to attend class regularly and to consult with the instructor when an absence is necessary. You are expected to complete all class exercises and assignments within a reasonable period of time. Make up for class exercises missed should be scheduled with Instructor to be completed during Lab periods (see above).

• Withdrawal Policy

  If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by the official drop date for this course (see Course Drop Date mentioned earlier in this syllabus). Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped.  For more information  about drop deadlines, refer to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the Admissions/Student Records office at 972-238-6100 or 6101 (Thunderduck Hall, T170), or contact the division office. 

  Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to contract with the instructor to take a make-up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence.
  
  It is the student's responsibility to drop a course if he/she is unable to attend or complete the course.

• Last day to drop a class without a “W” - Saturday, September 5, 2009
• Last day to drop a class with a “W” - Thursday, November 12, 2009

  Attention: Financial Aid Students
  If you are receiving any form of financial aid, you should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.

  Continuing Education Students
  To receive a certificate for this course, you must make a grade of "C" or higher as a final grade. A grade average of 69% or lower is failing. Continuing Education will not mail your certificate to you. If you do not receive your certificate the last day of class you will have to pick up your certificate at the Continuing Education Front Desk, T160.

• Supplies
  Students must supply USB Jump drives or other portable storage..
   Additional expenses will include print or film output, blank writable CDs.
  
• Required Lab
  Students in all this class are required to spend at least one extra hour per week outside of class working on student projects. This time can be spent in the multimedia lab or at your home or office. Lab assistants and evening instructors are usually in the lab to answer questions, however multimedia tutoring is not available in the lab.
  
• Lab Hours
  The Multimedia Learning Center (972-238-6001) is located in Thunderduck Hall, T246. - Refer to current time on the door!
  
• Academic Honesty
  Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD Catalog.  https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm

• Disability
  If you are a student with a disability and/or special needs who requires accommodations, please contact the college Disability Services Office in Thunderduck Hall, T120.

• Attention: Financial Aid Students
  If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you must begin attendance in all classes. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds.

• Multimedia Web Site
  http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/multimedia Check the What's New section regularly for program announcements.

• Continuing Education Students
  To receive a certificate for this course, you must make a grade of "C" or higher as a final grade. A grade average of 69% or lower is failing. Continuing Education will not mail your certificate to you. If you do not receive your certificate the last day of class you will have to pick up your certificate at the Continuing Education Front Desk, T160.
  
• Repeating this Course
  Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester.
• Religious Holidays.
  Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to contract with the instructor to take a make-up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence.
• Campus Emergency Operation Plan:    Richland College and the Dallas County Community College District have developed policies and procedures for dealing with emergencies that may occur on campus.
      To familiarize yourself with these procedures, please take time to watch the overview video:  http://video.dcccd.edu/rtv/DO/emergency_dcccd.wmv
      The complete Emergency Operations Plan can be viewed and printed at the following website: http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/emergency
      If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Richland College Office of Emergency Management. This office can be reached by phone (972/238-3794) or by e-mail (rlcoem@dcccd.edu).