Class Sessions

This page includes the instructions for the most recent class session, as well as an indication of where it will be located: Zoom or in person. Days are listed reverse order, so the most recent day is always first.

We do not record lectures in this course. You are expected to attend in order to learn the material.

Mar. 11. Game Memory

Game Memory

Even though you are working in Java, you must pay attention to memory usage in your games. Indeed, as we show in this lecture, memory usage is even more critical when working in Java.    More ›

March 11, 2022 Upson 142 LECTURE

Mar. 10. Gameplay Playtest

Gameplay Playtest

The first playtest is focused on the gameplay prototype. This will be a very relaxed playtest with few expectations.    More ›

March 10, 2022 Snee 1120 PLAYTEST

Mar. 9. Color and Texture

Color and Texture

In the last of the three graphics lectures, we go a little lower level and talk about graphics primitives. We address how color works, and how you use images to do more than just display a sprite on the screen.    More ›

March 9, 2022 Upson 142 LECTURE

Mar. 8. Gamplay Prototype

Gamplay Prototype

This class is a continuation of the gameplay prototype. It is important that you show up to class on time.    More ›

March 8, 2022 Upson 142 DELIVERABLE

Mar. 7. Gamplay Prototype

Gamplay Prototype

Today’s class is the first software presentation, known as the gameplay prototype. It is important that you show up to class on time.    More ›

March 7, 2022 Upson 142 DELIVERABLE