Evolution of Game Design: 2010 to Present
Explore modern gaming evolution from mobile gaming surge to mixed reality, covering industry trends, indie development, and future technologies.
Explore modern gaming evolution from mobile gaming surge to mixed reality, covering industry trends, indie development, and future technologies.
This comprehensive course from LaSalle College Vancouver examines the transformation of gaming from 2010 onwards. Students explore eighth and ninth generation consoles, the shift from physical to digital gaming, and emerging technologies like virtual reality. The curriculum covers the rise of independent game development, mobile gaming evolution, and the impact of microconsoles. With a focus on recent technological advances and future trends, the course provides insights into mixed reality gaming and the industry's digital transformation. Special attention is given to indie game development's role in shaping gaming history.
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What you'll learn
Analyze technological advances in modern computer gaming
Understand eighth and ninth generation console features
Examine indie games impact on industry evolution
Evaluate mobile and social gaming transformation
Explore virtual and mixed reality gaming future
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Graded assignments, Exams
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There are 3 modules in this course
The course explores modern gaming evolution from 2010 to present, covering major technological advances and industry trends. Students learn about eighth and ninth generation consoles, the rise of digital distribution, and emerging technologies like virtual and mixed reality. The curriculum examines the impact of independent game development, mobile gaming's growth, and the transformation of gaming platforms. Special focus is placed on understanding the shift from physical to digital media and the future of gaming technology.
The End of Generations
Module 1
Independent Games
Module 2
Mobile Games, Social Games, Microconsoles and Mixed Reality
Module 3
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Instructor
3 Courses
Game Design and Digital Arts Educator
John Appleby serves as a Game Design Instructor at LaSalle College, bringing over eight years of teaching experience in game design and development across institutions in both the UK and Canada. His expertise combines fine arts background with advanced technical skills in 2D/3D art and game design, including proficiency in industry-standard tools like Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine 4. His teaching philosophy emphasizes video games as an art form, focusing on their potential for storytelling and fostering deeper understanding of human experiences. Through his ongoing commitment to improving his creative and analytical skills, he continues to mentor the next generation of game developers while exploring the artistic and communicative potential of video games.
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