GD1 Alternates
The following LOW TECH options are for Game Design 1 and are intended to be used sparingly for those rare times when you might not have reliable internet access for an extended period of time.
Each class assignment is listed with the LOW-TECH option(s) below the assignment title. If you need more detail, please contact the instructor.
Digital Citizenship
Write 3 short (200+ word) stories that explain in detail actual experiences that you or a friend/family encountered dealing with different categories of digital citizenship.
Make 3 Sprite Sheets
Use grid paper and colored pencils instead
Make a CYOA
Create a Choose Your Own Adventure using note-cards with graphics and branching options
Make an RPG
Use grid paper and colored pencils to draw the world map and characters and include a document that explains the characters and story-line.
Make a game
Design an original arcade video game paper prototype with a design document and promotional pitch that provides enough detail to both interest potential players and guide a game development team in creating it.
Create your own original card game similar to Pokemon.
Create your own original board game similar to Catan, Pandemic, Dixit, Scythe...