Catalog 2012-2013

DIG 4770 Building Virtual Worlds (U)

This course teaches the design and construction of virtual worlds and related software for networked interactive games, learning environments, entertainment and communication systems in conjunction with tools for enabling dramatic, artistic and technical creativity. Topics include the creation of virtual worlds in MUD, MOO, and MMORPG environments as well as discussions of ethics, economics, geo-cultural and social considerations.

3 credits

Prerequisites

DIG 3713.