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How to Get Started in Game Development
Whether you want to start your own indie game project in your basement
or work with a small creative team or for a large game development
studio, this course will prepare you to start developing your own games.
You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of game development and
get an overview of game genres, platforms, and audiences. Next, you’ll
learn tools and techniques to help you make better design decisions and
achieve greater efficiencies as you develop your own games. You’ll learn
why many games fail and how to ensure your games are positioned for
success. During the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience in many of
the game development processes. By the end of the course, you’ll have
the experience and confidence to start developing your own game.
Finally, we’ll go behind the scenes of the game design industry to see how
it started and where it’s headed. You’ll learn about the various roles in
game development and how to pursue a career in the industry. When you
complete the course, you’ll be ready to start developing games right away!
After you register, you will receive an email with instructions on how to
set up your password to enter into your online class.
ONL323 | 6 weeks | $109 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
8371 Online 4/8–6/10
5316 Online 7/1–8/12
Intro to the iPad
Thinking about buying an iPad or already have one, but maybe not sure
how to put it to its best use? We will show you how to setup the iPad and
how to use it. Learn basic maintenance, which accessories will maximize
your experience, and how to use some of the pre-installed applications.
Learn how to use the map to find directions and how to take pictures.
You will be shown how to surf the web, and even find your device if it is
lost. Use the mail app to connect with your friends and family. The iPad
inspires creativity and hands-on learning with features you won’t find in
any other educational tool. If you own an iPad, please bring it to class. If
you don’t, you will have use of one during class time.
TEC139 | 3 hours | $49 tuition
INSTRUCTOR: WilliamO’Neal
8265 W 6pm – 9pm 6/1 FCC/B223
5195 F 9am – 12pm 7/22 FCC/B223
iPad: Intermediate User
This takes a more in-depth look into what your iPad can do for you.
Learn how to manage your Contacts, Calendar, and Music. This hands-on
class goes into the functionality of each application and how to best
use it capabilities. Learn how to set up your calendar to organize and
distinguish between family, work, volunteer and other events; set up
playlists and more. You will also get to hear about some of the top apps
out there and all the great things they can do for you. If you own an iPad,
please bring it with you to class. If you don’t, you will have use of one
during class time.
TEC141 | 3 hours | $49 tuition
INSTRUCTOR: WilliamO’Neal
8266 M 6pm – 9pm 6/20 FCC/E123
UsingYour Smart Phone for a Camera
Do you have a vacation, graduation or event this summer but you don’t
want to lug an expensive camera with you? No-worries - bring your smart
phone! Today’s smartphone cameras take excellent quality photos that
rival your point and shoot camera. In fact, with the great photo taking
and additional photo enhanced features on your phone, you may not
need to carry an additional camera. Your phone is right at hand when you
need it. In this class you will learn to explore how the camera interfaces
with other apps on the phone. Topics include: taking photos with the
smartphone, how to enhance and share photos, apps to modify photos
and printing photos from your phone. You might be surprised just what
your smartphone camera can do!
TEC142 | 4 hours | $59 fee
INSTRUCTOR: WilliamO’Neal
8267 MT 6pm – 8pm 5/16–5/17 FCC/E104
5196 TTh 6pm – 8pm 8/9–8/11 FCC/B113
Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming
The fastest-growing software market today involves mobile applications
(or apps). In this course, you’ll learn to use the free Xcode compiler and
the Objective-C programming language to program your own apps that
you can sell through Apple’s App Store, reaching millions of potential
customers around the world. You’ll start with the basic steps to writing
any program, then progress to using Xcode—the same compiler that
Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and many other companies use to write
programs and applications. Along the way, you’ll explore examples and
perform simple coding exercises to build your confidence using Xcode
and Objective-C. Even if you’re new to programming or have experience
programming a different type of computer, this course will offer the
guidance you need to build your own apps. By the end of this course,
you’ll know how to find your way around Xcode and write Objective-C
commands, so you’ll be ready to start creating your very own Mac, iPhone,
or iPad programs!
After you register, you will receive an email with instructions on how to
set up your password to enter into your online class.
ONL158 | 6 weeks | $109 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
7997 Online 4/8-6/10
5307 Online 7/1–8/12
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Note: ONL classes start the Wednesday of the second full week of each
month. During the registration process you will select the month to begin the
class. Students will have six (6) weeks from the class start date to complete
the class.