2D game developmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are familiar with game development processes, tools and software.
You understand differences between various game engines and their use in the industry.
You know the fundamentals of 2D game development tools and learn to apply them to your own game development project.
You understand the principles of developing gameplay mechanics for 2D games.
You learn the basic principles and terminology used in game development.

Content

How to use game development tools to create a 2D game?
How do different development models and pipelines work?
How to import 2D game assets into your game development project?
What are the principles of implementing gameplay mechanics for 2D games?
How to implement basic interactions in the game engine?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
– use professional vocabulary systematically. 
– identify interrelated tasks. 
– use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.