SGD Awards & Class is Moved

Hey Guys,
This is a reminder that the SGD awards cermony is today at the Central Campus from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Below is the announcement. This is a great event and you shouldn't miss it. However, I'm aware that some of you may not be able to get to Central Campus. You will not be counted off for not showing up. Come see me for Extra Credit if you show.

Please Join us as we hand out the SGD awards for the Spring semster where we recognize our outstanding students. We will have a key note speaker, Randy Greenback from Red Storm Entertainment, covering topics that will include independent game development and mobile games. We will also celebrate our US ImagineCup champions followed by a presentation from our winning team. As you may have heard, for the second year in a row, CPCC's SGD team has taken top honors at Microsoft's Imagine Cup. On April 26th, CPCC's team won the Grad Prize at the Imagine Cup's U.S. Competition in Washington, D.C., beating teams from such respected institutions as Yale University, the University of Southern California, the University of Houston and the University of California.

We will also be holding a game tournament at the end of the event.

CPCC Tate Hall
Monday, May 3, from 3pm-7pm

There will be door prizes. You don't want to miss this awesome event.

Open Lab Times and Tutoring

Lab Assistants and Help
Lab assistants will be available to provide assistance to students that may have questions regarding their school work. If you need assistance please use the posted lab times below. Labs will be closed on Fridays.

For Modeling ask for Holly Plyler:
Tuesday 10:00am to 2:00pm in lab IT5124
Wednesday 3:00am to 6:00pm in lab IT5122
Thursday 3:00pm to 6:00pm in lab IT5122

For Programming ask for Scott Sheffield:
Monday 10:00am to 1:00pm in lab IT5124

For 3D animation ask for Kyle Kiefer:
Monday 1:00pm to 6:00pm in lab IT5122
Thursday 10:00pm to 3:00pm in lab IT5124

For all other classes ask for Aleigha Helton:
Tuesday 2:00am to 9:00pm in lab IT5122
Wednesday 10:00am to 3:00pm in lab IT5124
Monday 10:00am to 1:00pm in lab IT5124

If you require assistance during times not listed above please contact:
Ali.Helton@cpcc.edu
Holly.Plyler@cpcc.edu
Kyle.Kiefer@cpcc.edu
Scott.Sheffield@cpcc.edu

Introduction to SGD111

Welcome to Introduction to Game Development. My name is Marc Tucker. I am your instructor.

This course provides an introductory overview of the development of simulations and games. Topics include History of Game Development, Genre vs Type, introduction to modeling, programming, and design.

Course Structure and Navigation

This course has been designed to be as easy to navigate as possible. If at any time during the semester you have questions about course material or concerns about your progress, please contact me by using the HELP email list. I check my email several times a day and reply promptly. To do this (click on the COMMUNICATION button on the bottom-left side of the screen), click SEND EMAIL, SELECT GROUPS, then click on the group labeled HELP. This allows me or an assistant to answer your question promptly and with no confusion. Failure to email me through Blackboard may result in my being unable to respond to your emails. You may also come and see me during my office hours. My office is located on CPCC’s Central Campus – fifth floor, room 5118. Please click on the INSTRUCTOR button on the left side of the screen for information regarding my office hours.

Announcements

Please check Announcements frequently. I will post important information, updates and reminders on the Announcements blog throughout the semester. Below are some important things to remember about announcements.

1. When you first log into the course you will notice the front page. On the front page will be all of your announcements. This is where you will find any information that is related to this specific course. Such as assignment changes, new course info, or due dates.

2. On the right side of the screen are RSS Feeds related to game development and this class. When you log in, just take a quick look and see if any of the industry stories might interest you and take some time to view it.

Assignments

The ASSIGNMENTS button (located on the left side of the main page) is the most important tool bar in this site. Click on Assignments to learn about the modules (units of study) we'll be covering in this course, as well as specific assignments for each module.

Course Calendar

Click on the COURSE CALENDAR button (located on the left side of the main page) to learn which modules will be covered when. Information concerning exams and assignment due dates may also be included in the course calendar. To be successful in this course, you'll need to follow the course calendar and be careful not to fall behind.

Discussion Board

Click on the DISCUSSION BOARD button (located on the left side of the main page) to access the Discussion Board. The Discussion Board will provide opportunities for you to discuss topics related to the course and to receive feedback from your fellow students and your instructor.

I hope you will enjoy this course and have a great semester.