SDEV 148
Introduction to Game Development
Ivy Tech Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
PREREQUISITES: SDEV 120 Computing Logic, OR CSCI 101 Computer Science I OR Advisor Approval. COREQUISITES: SDEV 120 Computing Logic, OR CSCI 101 Computer Science I OR Advisor Approval. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Game development involves a rich set of interrelated fields including computer science, graphics design, physics, music, and narrative. This course seeks to introduce the fundamental principles of computer game development. Provides a basic understanding of the fundamentals of game design and development. Topics will include history of game development, game theory, game design, development phases, and common resources, libraries and development tools. Students will become familiar with the different game genres, the roots of computer gaming, market forces, and various careers in the game design and development industry. Students will develop a game using an industry standard platform.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
20907
24 openSeats: 6/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- R 1800-2050
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-27 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Fort Wayne / Steel Dynamics Busse Tech Cent / FWNSD VIRTUAL
- Instructor
- McKinstry, Alexander
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 16 Weeks; Instructional method: Virtual Instruction
23305
5 openSeats: 25/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-24 - 2026-10-18
- Location
- Online Only Classes (IvyOnline) / Internet Course / WWW
- Instructor
- Laplante, Nicholas D
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Online Only
25024
7 openSeats: 23/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-20
- Location
- Online Only Classes (IvyOnline) / Internet Course / WWW
- Instructor
- Laplante, Nicholas D
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Online Only
28415
14 openSeats: 4/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1300-1545
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-27 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Sellersburg / Ogle Hall / OGLE 162A
- Instructor
- Francis, Christopher S
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Learn Anywhere
29686
18 openSeats: 2/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 1400-1550
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- Bloomington / Main Campus / MAIN B216
- Instructor
- TBA
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructor not yet assigned in the official SIS; Instructional method: Learn Anywhere
31898
14 openSeats: 6/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 1400-1650
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-24 - 2026-10-14
- Location
- Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Indianapolis Zoom / IZOOM
- Instructor
- Hamby, Zachary K
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Virtual Instruction
31926
1 openSeats: 5/6 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 1400-1650
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-24 - 2026-10-18; 2026-08-24 - 2026-10-14
- Location
- Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Indianapolis Zoom / IZOOM; Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Plainfield / PLAIN 221
- Instructor
- Hamby, Zachary K
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Learn Anywhere
32702
7 openSeats: 3/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1300-1445
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-25 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Lawrenceburg / Lawrenceburg Lakefront / LAWMA 2145
- Instructor
- Frankenstein, Martin E
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 16 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
32703
FullSeats: 6/6 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1300-1445
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-25 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Lawrenceburg / Lawrenceburg Lakefront / LAWMA 2145
- Instructor
- Frankenstein, Martin E
Section notes
Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - Dual Enrollment; Instructional method: Traditional