Class information
CS133G Introduction to Computer Games
- CRN: 30811
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From June 23 through September 6, 2025, Kyle A Rhone
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
In CS 133G we will explore the realm of 2D game development. The class will explore the methods and tools used by video game developers to better understand today's interactive mediums. The class focuses on building instead of exams, tinkering rather than talking, and understanding the mechanics instead of memorization.
Technology
Primary Apps
- Godot: https://godotengine.org/ - our game engine. It's open source, light weight, and easy to use.
- GitHub Desktop: https://desktop.github.com/ - our version control system. It allows us to keep our projects organized.
- Discord: https://discord.com/ - our communications app. It's a popular app to coordinate projects or just hang. We'll use Discord during lab time, group project communications, plus more fun.
Secondary Apps
- Blender: https://blender.org/ - our 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, skeletal rigging, and animation package.
- Krita: https://krita.org/ - our pixel paint program.
- Bespoke: https://bespokesynth.com/ - a fun node based music synth.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
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Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
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