MTEC 1001 – Game Design and Media Skills – Sp 2024 Toggle navigation

This 3-hour lab consists of workshops that offer supportive instruction and training in various software programs, digital tools, and platforms. These workshops are introductions to the programs and tools for digital imaging, graphics, video, sound, and interactive design. The workshops are designed to scaffold technical and design skills while fostering a culture of sustainable learning communities.

Students are expected to complete a series of guided assignments that cultivate media production skillsets, to be used while learning the skills to develop assets for digital storytelling, game studies and interactive design. These skills are also critical for professional presentation and documentation of interactive work. Active class participation is required as well as timely completion of assignments.

Students will be issued a google folder where all work and reflections will be uploaded in a timely manner. Students must also reflect on each assignment in writing and discuss their ideas and challenges. To successfully complete the course, students must upload all assignments to their assigned folder and actively participate in critiques and class challenges.