Game scripting (5cr)

Code: GD00CU21-3013

General information

Enrollment: 10.11.2025 - 21.11.2025; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 01.01.2026 - 30.04.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Department of Culture

Campus: Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Game Design

Teachers: Panu Vuoristo

Teacher in charge: Panu Vuoristo

Groups: GDKV23SP
Game design, full-time studies

Course: GD00CU21

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Game scripting GD00CU21-3013. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

Objective

You learn the fundamentals of game scripting.
You understand object-oriented programming and conventions and syntax of writing code.
You are able to code simple prototypes of your own game concepts.

Content

How to create variables, methods, functions and classes?
How to structure your code?
How to publish your game?

Evaluation

A student who has reached level 3 is able to
– use vocabulary and concepts related to scripting.
– choose scripting techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

Course material

Character animation and motion capture, Advanced reporting and academic writing.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of game engines.