IDM 275B - Game Production and Marketing

Credits: 3

Course is for individual who wish to understand the entire process of designing a game, marketing a game, and finally, getting that game into the hands of customers who wish to play the game. With the rise of the video game industry, many gamers are inspired to work in it, but some people may believe there is only one job in the industry, that of game designer/programmer. While that job is crucial, and is actually two jobs, game designer and game programmer, there are many other jobs in the industry. During this course, students will explore team roles and collaboratively create a game; students will gain a greater understanding of where these roles fit in the game production and marketing business.

Theory: 3