History of Early Video Games A Retro Look for Future Game Designers/ Programmers
Mason McDaniel Educational Specialist NBCT
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(447)
What will be taught:
Game Design Theory,
Game History,
Success and Failure of Early Video Games
Examine what traits make game designers successful,
Retro Game Play through emulation,
Current and Future Game Design Careers
Class experience
In this class we will examine what made early games successful and some fail, look at the history/ characteristics of designers that stand out in video game history, and spend time playing some of the earliest games designed. Then, we will summarize what made them successful and look at the patterns of successful games. These lessons are easily applied to game design these days and a great intro into a future video game career. We will then take a quick look at current and future careers...
Game Design Theory, What makes games successful, Careers in game design
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(447)
I teach a variety of classes in high school (graphics design, computer science, and preparation for the Comptia A+ Computer Repair Test). I teach on Outschool everything from math/ science/ programming/ I have been in public education for over...
Group Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
9-15 learners per class
