4002-201-(08/10/12/14)
Freshman Seminar Game Design and Development
Fall 20081 Course Syllabus
The information presented in this syllabus is subject to expansion, change, or adjustment during the quarter.
Instructor:
Name: Christopher A. Egert
Office: Bldg. 70, Room 2515
475 - 4873
cae (*at*) it.rit.edu
Office Hours:
W 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
and by appointment
Course Text and Materials
Required Books
• None
Online Books
• None
Additional Materials
• Additional readings will be provided as handouts or web URLS.
Important RIT Deadlines
Last day of add/drop is Monday, September 8, 2008. Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" is Friday, October 24, 2008. The deadline for withdrawing from a course with a W grade is the end of the 8th week of the quarter. The withdraw process must be completed online before the deadline.
NOTE: You should NEVER drop or withdraw from this course without discussing your situation with the instructor AND the advisement office.
NOTE: IT department policy states that a student has one quarter to challenge any grade. After that, grades cannot be challenged
Course Description
This course is an orientation seminar taken by first-year students in the Game Design and Development program. Topics covered include a curriculum overview, co-op and career alternatives in game design and development, acclimation to the culture of game design and development, as well as an orientation to RIT and college life.
Prerequisite Courses
First-year standing in Game Design and Development.
Course Organization
Weekly Meetings
Success in Freshman Seminar involves attendance and participation. Meetings are
held weekly in room 2500. Some days will be informational, with the faculty or guest
lecturers presenting material to the class. Other days will be interactive and will
require active discussion, tours, and activities.
Participatory Exercises
Each week, you will be given an assignment to help you adjust to life at RIT.
Some of these activities will focus upon academics, social life, career development,
student services, field of study surveys, and other areas related to academic and
career success.
Grading
Grading will be based upon a combination of attendance and participation.
You must be present and active in the classroom to succeed in this course.
Website
The course website is located on the RIT myCourses system. You will have access to the
section of the course in which you are registered. You will use myCourses to retrieve
class notes, assignments, and supplemental materials.
Finally...
Any or all of the previous information is subject to change or adjustment during the quarter.