Title: Module 2 Overview
Course: RITA MC - GAME DESIGN > Section: Module 2

Learning Objectives-The Elements of Basic Game Design, & Game Concept Design and Creation (CO 2,3,4 and 5)

Module One consists of Particles and Physics Assignments, Game Elements, and 1 Game Designs intro.
Each Chapter will open online on it's scheduled date - see Calendar.
Each Chapter has a due date with a reading/research assignment, and other possible activities.
At the end of the Module Two, take the Module Two Exam.
Each assignment is DUE by 11:55 PM of the due day date. (i.e. - 11:55 PM, Fri.- Oct. 15)]

Additional Module Readings (click the links):

Trends and Taboos that motivate Game Designs:
• Chapter 5  - Particles, Sounds and Music in Game Design

Read Section 7  in the GameMaker Studio Online User Manual
T3 - Complete the Tutorial on Particles  (Mod 2.0)
Create your own demo of Particles and submit
Add sound effects to your particle affects
Q5 - Take the Chapter Review Quiz (Mod 2.1)

• Chapter 6 - Physics and Backgrounds in GameMaker Studio

T4 - Complete the Tutorials on Physics  (Parts 1-3) (Mod 2.2)
Link

HeartBeast (2016, January 21). [GameMaker Tutorial] GameMaker Physics (No Experience Required!) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/rfdH0_cGw4k

Create a sample Demo of Physics in GameMaker Studio
Read Section 8 - Backgrounds, in the GameMaker Studio Online User Manual
Read the Advanced Section 2 - More about Backgrounds in the GameMaker Studio Online User Manual
Add a background to your Physics Demo
Q6 - Take the Chapter Review Quiz (Mod 2.3)

• Chapter 7 - The Scrolling Shooter and Developing a Game Concept

Read Section 9 on Defining Objects & Instances in the GameMaker Studio Online User Manual
T5 - Begin the Tutorial on the Scrolling Shooter (Game3)  (Mod 2.4)
Review the PowerPoint Presentation on general Game Design Elements
If you are using the Apprentice text book, this game is called Wing Man Sam
PLAN 1 - Brainstorm and Submit your ideas for your Solo Final Project Game, the PRACTICUM  (Mod 2.5)
Q7 - Take the Chapter Review Quiz (Mod 2.6)

- Chapter 8 - Developing a Game Design & Rookie Mistakes

Read Section 9 on Defining Objects & Instances in the GameMaker Studio Online User Manual
GD2 - Complete the Scrolling Shooter game and add enhancements (Mod 2.7)
Review the PowerPoint presentation on the Elements of Game Design
DF2 - Socialize and Discuss the Module Topic on Elements in the Discussion Forum (Mod 2.8)
ReSub - Read the Content Page on Rookie Mistakes and watch the associated Extra Credits video ReSub (Mod 2.9)
Q8 - Take the Chapter Review Quiz (Mod 2.10)

Take the Module Two Exam (M2E) (Mod 2.11)