GSD 103 The Basics of Game Design

Will introduce you to the tools and principles of game design, as well as the history of game studies and the maker movement. You will learn some of the introductory tools and techniques for rapid prototyping along with exploring games, their history, impacts, and design.

Undergraduate Credit: 3 hours

Course Department: Game Studies and Design

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Updated: March 27, 2026

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