IMS212 The Design of Play: (see all resources)

Students are introduced to the many philosophies of ludology, the study and design of play. Students are provided a contemporary and historical lens through which to examine various designed experiences in play.  The course is provided as a foundation for critical examination and construction of effective game design, incorporating analogue game design for technical solutions. The course is designed to be useful to any student looking to engage an audience through interactive educational, emotional, and market-driven materials.

This course is required of all students in the new Game Studies minor.

• Student Presentations from Spring 2011 | Fall 2010

Recent press: Game Studies Minor gaining momentum | Miami University Princeton Review's Top 50 . . .

IMS222: Interaction Design: (see all resources)
This course is an opportunity to investigate interaction design as it relates to web design and a variety of other media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  Interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions employing human-computer interaction.  Instruction will include applied projects using Dreamweaver (HTML and CSS), JavaScript and Flash. 

IMS390: Prototyping (see all resources)
Prototypes are becoming the way to sell your idea. Whether it’s an art installation,  a brand new idea in video game design, or a website that breaks convention, good digital prototypes are your proof of concept. This creative course helps artists, scientists and everyone in between learn to build effective prototypes that demonstrate and test your ideas. Students will learn a variety of rapid prototyping techniques, building a variety of self-designed projects. This Spring 2010 studio course will incorporate a variety of digital and non-digital techniques and tools to sell your ideas.

ART355 Web Design: (see resources)

This course is an opportunity to investigate interactive design as it relates to a variety media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  For the purpose of this class, interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions that intersect the domain of human-computer interaction. 

Effective interactive design is often achieved by the creative application of sometimes disparate disciplines. Students should expect to incorporate their understanding of art theory, psychology, commercial business practice and good old fashioned creative problem solving. 

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IMS445: Game Design (see resources)

This course develops theoretical foundations, methods and skills in building gaming environments. It serves as both a survey in game design and a practical introduction to computer game production. Students will design and develop a game of their choosing under the general supervision and guidance of the instructor.

Game design sits in that ephemeral space between the practical sciences and the imaginative arts.  As such expect both sides of your brain to be taxed as we discuss and develop computer games.  Good game designs intersect computer science, psychology, art and a little bit of magic. 

Depending on the prior training and experience of class members, emphasis will be placed on 3D game development or the design and communication of a complete game.  

IMS222: Interaction Design:

This course is an opportunity to investigate interaction design as it relates to web design and a variety of other media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  Interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions employing human-computer interaction.  Instruction will include applied projects using Dreamweaver (HTML and CSS), JavaScript and Flash. 

IMS455: Game Design

This course develops theoretical foundations, methods and skills in building gaming environments. It serves as both a survey in game design and a practical introduction to computer game production. Students will design and develop a game of their choosing under the general supervision and guidance of the instructor.

Game design sits in that ephemeral space between the practical sciences and the imaginative arts.  As such expect both sides of your brain to be taxed as we discuss and develop computer games.  Good game designs intersect computer science, psychology, art and a little bit of magic. 

Depending on the prior training and experience of class members, emphasis will be placed on 3D game development or the design and communication of a complete game.  

IMS212 The Design of Play:

Students are introduced to the many philosophies of ludology, the study and design of play. Students are provided a contemporary and historical lens through which to examine various designed experiences in play.  The course is provided as a foundation for critical examination and construction of effective game design, incorporating analogue game design for technical solutions. The course is designed to be useful to any student looking to engage an audience through interactive educational, emotional, and market-driven materials.

This course is required of all students in the new Game Studies minor.

• Student Presentations from Spring 2011 | Fall 2010

Recent press: Game Studies Minor gaining momentum | Miami University Princeton Review's Top 50 . . .

IMS222: Interaction Design:

This course is an opportunity to investigate interaction design as it relates to web design and a variety of other media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  Interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions employing human-computer interaction.  Instruction will include applied projects using Dreamweaver (HTML and CSS), JavaScript and Flash. 

IMS455: Game Design

This course develops theoretical foundations, methods and skills in building gaming environments. It serves as both a survey in game design and a practical introduction to computer game production. Students will design and develop a game of their choosing under the general supervision and guidance of the instructor.

Game design sits in that ephemeral space between the practical sciences and the imaginative arts.  As such expect both sides of your brain to be taxed as we discuss and develop computer games.  Good game designs intersect computer science, psychology, art and a little bit of magic. 

Depending on the prior training and experience of class members, emphasis will be placed on 3D game development or the design and communication of a complete game.  

IMS212 The Design of Play:

Students are introduced to the many philosophies of ludology, the study and design of play. Students are provided a contemporary and historical lens through which to examine various designed experiences in play.  The course is provided as a foundation for critical examination and construction of effective game design, incorporating analogue game design for technical solutions. The course is designed to be useful to any student looking to engage an audience through interactive educational, emotional, and market-driven materials.

This course is required of all students in the new Game Studies minor.

• Student Presentations from Spring 2011
  Student presentations from Fall 2010

Recent press . . .

• Game Studies Minor gaining momentum . . .
• Miami University Game Program in Princeton Review's Top 50 . . .

IMS222: Interaction Design:

This course is an opportunity to investigate interaction design as it relates to web design and a variety of other media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  Interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions employing human-computer interaction.  Instruction will include applied projects using Dreamweaver (HTML and CSS), JavaScript and Flash. 

Fall 2010 Presentation Schedule
Student presentations from Fall 2010

IMS212 The Design of Play: Students are introduced to the many philosophies of ludology, the study and design of play. Students are provided a contemporary and historical lens through which to examine various designed experiences in play.  The course is provided as a foundation for critical examination and construction of effective game design, incorporating analogue game design for technical solutions. The course is designed to be useful to any student looking to engage an audience through interactive educational, emotional, and market-driven materials.

This course is required of all students in the new Game Studies minor.

Recent press . . .

• Game Studies Minor gaining momentum . . .
• Miami University Game Program in Princeton Review's Top 50 . . .

IMS222: Interaction Design:

This course is an opportunity to investigate interaction design as it relates to web design and a variety of other media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  Interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions employing human-computer interaction.  Instruction will include applied projects using Dreamweaver (HTML and CSS), JavaScript and Flash. 

Gallery of midterm projects for IMS222, Spring 2010

IMS222: Interaction Design: Syllabus
This course is an opportunity to investigate interaction design as it relates to web design and a variety of other media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  Interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions employing human-computer interaction.  Instruction will include applied projects using Dreamweaver (HTML and CSS), JavaScript and Flash. 

Gallery of midterm projects for IMS222, Interaction Design are here . . .

IMS390: Prototyping
Prototypes are becoming the way to sell your idea. Whether it’s an art installation,  a brand new idea in video game design, or a website that breaks convention, good digital prototypes are your proof of concept. This creative course helps artists, scientists and everyone in between learn to build effective prototypes that demonstrate and test your ideas. Students will learn a variety of rapid prototyping techniques, building a variety of self-designed projects. This Spring 2010 studio course will incorporate a variety of digital and non-digital techniques and tools to sell your ideas.

Gallery of IMS390i Digtial Prototype Projects are here:

Project 1: SFA Redesign (view blog for project 1 here)

Project 2: Project of your Choosing

The flyer provides samples of what we will discuss and examples of quality prototypes:

IMS455

This course develops theoretical foundations, methods and skills in building gaming environments. It serves as both a survey in game design and a practical introduction to computer game production. Students will design and develop a game of their choosing under the general supervision and guidance of the instructor.

Game design sits in that ephemeral space between the practical sciences and the imaginative arts.  As such expect both sides of your brain to be taxed as we discuss and develop computer games.  Good game designs intersect computer science, psychology, art and a little bit of magic. 

Depending on the prior training and experience of class members, emphasis will be placed on 3D game development or the design and communication of a complete game.  

Please note: Class will not meet on 10/28 and 11/2. Class will resume on 11/4, with the presentation of your paper prototypes and your final game design document presentation. Our makeup session will be Sunday, November 8th.

Course Resources | Blog | Games Created in Class

ART355:

This course is an opportunity to investigate interactive design as it relates to a variety media types.  Using industry standard tools, students will learn to design, implement and refine interactive media for specific audiences.  For the purpose of this class, interactive media includes websites, menu systems, and the variety of software and hardware solutions that intersect the domain of human-computer interaction. 

Effective interactive design is often achieved by the creative application of sometimes disparate disciplines. Students should expect to incorporate their understanding of art theory, psychology, commercial business practice and good old fashioned creative problem solving. 

Please note: Class will not meet on 10/29 and 11/3 as scheduled. Instead you will visit King 30, for usability training on 10/29 and your own study on 11/3.

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