BCS 427: Game Programming

This course provides an introduction to two-dimensional game programming. Students will learn how to draw and manage game objects. Techniques for adding sound to a game will be discussed. Creation of computer controlled game objects will also be covered. Students will receive hands-on experience with a current game development platform. Students will be expected to create their own two-dimensional game by the end of the course. Credits: 3.00

Prerequisite

BCS 345 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Learn the basics of the C# programming language.
• Learn how to set up a game loop.
• Learn the differences of polling versus event handling as it relates to game design.
• Implement loading, drawing and moving sprites on the screen.
• Utilize object-oriented techniques to manage game objects.
• Implement user input techniques.
• Implement collision detection for game objects.
• Learn how to add sound to a game.
• Learn how to create computer controlled game objects.

Textbooks

• Learning XNA 4.0, by Aaron Reed, published by O'Reilly Media Inc.