This course is not an introduction to any specific video game engine or framework and will not focus on such. Previous knowledge on any engine or framework will be helpful, but is not strictly needed.Students shall become familiar with:A set of common algorithms, techniques and patterns in (video) game development.Implementing these in a practical game project.Preparing and presenting a pitch deck for pitching a game project, with respect to a specific audience, time frame and desired call-to-action.

LecturesAssignmentsexercise sheets, an essaya game pitcha small game projectOpen-ended discussion classes about individual topics.

A set of common algorithms, techniques and patterns in (video) game development.Current and future technologies and their influence on (video) game development.Pitching a game project.An (opinionated!) insight into starting and funding a (small-scale) video game studio.

This course partially focuses on video game engineering and therefore being proficient in programming will be helpful.Students without any prior programming knowledge will be able to select alternative exercises and projects not requiring programming skills.

Madhav, Sanjay. Game programming algorithms and techniques: a platform-agnostic approach. Pearson Education, 2014.Nystrom, Robert. Game programming patterns. Genever Benning, 2014.Brownlow, Martin. Game programming golden rules. Charles River Media, 2004.

Students will be graded upon assignments and participation in class.Assignments:Exercise sheets, an essayA game pitchA small game project

Presented technical topcis, current and future technologies, pitching, project work and project report.

Point-based grading system on the assignments, related reports and participation in class.