Advanced C++: Intro to Game Development

This class is especially for the advanced C++ programmer.  In this class, we'll dive head-first into Direct X, the industry standard in 3D game development.  Each day will be a coding marathon, coupled with an intensive tutorial on the skills and techniques required to create a hard hitting game.  The class will end with a camp wide game showcase and competition - with students and parents voting on the best overall game.

Topics in this class include:

• The Direct X Render Loop
• Rendering Techniques
• Collision Detection
• Game Physics
• Sprites
• Parallax
• Input Techniques

Are you ready?  Prove it.

(This class requires students to submit a sample programming project to show that they are ready for the challenge / or attend the Intermediate C++ (AI) class during Session 2. You can download the project description here: Game Design Project.doc.)

(Required: Previous programming experience in Java, C# or C++)

(Suggested: Prepare for this class by taking the Intermediate C++ Artificial Intelligence class the session before)

(Suggested: Pair this with the afternoon workshop "Special Topics in Game Design")