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VIDEO GAME ARTIST
Learning Outcomes:
Program a complete game with no special software or install required. All you need is a text editor and a web browser.
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Learn gameplay development fundamentals by writing and running real code on your own machine.
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program with several classic game types that all incorporate 2D tile-based worlds. And ode in JavaScript for HTML5 Canvas, so a text editor and ordinary web browser are all you need
Workshop Content:
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Display, position, and move filled shapes for retro and prototype gameplay
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Move a ball around your game space such that it bounces off boundaries
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Handle real-time mouse input
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Detect and respond to simple collisions
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Program very basic artificial intelligence
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Keep and display score during play
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Understand the subtle, key difference between a classic game in this style which is fun to play versus one that isn't
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Define and code a win condition and end state for your game
Employment Opportunities:
Programming and Engineering, Gameplay Programmer, Graphics Programmer, Tools Programmer, Network Programmer, AI Engineer, UI Engineer, Online/Multiplayer Engineer, Game Artist, Lighting Artist, Animation, Gameplay Animator, Visual Effects Animator – VFX, Technical Artist, Game Designer, Systems Designer, Content Designer, Technical Designer, Sound Designer, Video Game Production/Project Manager, QA/Testing
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