Class Cancelled

CLASS CANCELLED

We are cancelling class due to potential weather conditions arising after class begins. Please do not come to class tonight.

Open Lab Times and Tutoring

Lab Assistants and Help
Lab assistants will be available to provide assistance to students that may have questions regarding their school work. If you need assistance please use the posted lab times below. Labs will be closed on Fridays.

For Modeling ask for Holly Plyler:
Tuesday 10:00am to 2:00pm in lab IT5124
Wednesday 3:00am to 6:00pm in lab IT5122
Thursday 3:00pm to 6:00pm in lab IT5122

For Programming ask for Scott Sheffield:
Monday 10:00am to 1:00pm in lab IT5124

For 3D animation ask for Kyle Kiefer:
Monday 1:00pm to 6:00pm in lab IT5122
Thursday 10:00pm to 3:00pm in lab IT5124

For all other classes ask for Aleigha Helton:
Tuesday 2:00am to 9:00pm in lab IT5122
Wednesday 10:00am to 3:00pm in lab IT5124
Monday 10:00am to 1:00pm in lab IT5124

If you require assistance during times not listed above please contact:
Ali.Helton@cpcc.edu
Holly.Plyler@cpcc.edu
Kyle.Kiefer@cpcc.edu
Scott.Sheffield@cpcc.edu

Introduction to the Course

Welcome to Design II. My name is Marc Tucker. I am your instructor. This course provides an advanced Knowledge of the Simulation & Game Design process. Topics include Group Game Projects, Complete Game Design Documentation.

Course Structure and Navigation

This course has been designed to be as easy to navigate as possible. If at any time during the semester you have questions about course material or concerns about your progress, please contact me by using the HELP email list. I check my email several times a day and reply promptly. To do this (click on the COMMUNICATION button on the bottom-left side of the screen), click SEND EMAIL, SELECT GROUPS, then click on the group labeled HELP. This allows me or an assistant to answer your question promptly and with no confusion. Failure to email me through Blackboard may result in my being unable to respond to your emails. You may also come and see me during my office hours. My office is located on CPCC’s Central Campus – fifth floor, room 5118. Please click on the INSTRUCTOR button on the left side of the screen for information regarding my office hours.

Announcements

Please check Announcements frequently. I will post important information, updates and reminders on the Announcements blog throughout the semester.

Assignments

The ASSIGNMENTS button (located on the left side of the main page) is the most important tool bar in this site. Click on Assignments to learn about the modules (units of study) we'll be covering in this course, as well as specific assignments for each module.

Course Calendar

Click on the COURSE CALENDAR button (located on the left side of the main page) to learn which modules will be covered when. Information concerning exams and assignment due dates may also be included in the course calendar. To be successful in this course, you'll need to follow the course calendar and be careful not to fall behind.

Discussion Board

Click on the DISCUSSION BOARD button (located on the left side of the main page) to access the Discussion Board. The Discussion Board will provide opportunities for you to discuss topics related to the course and to receive feedback from your fellow students and your instructor.
I hope you will enjoy this course and have a great semester.

Groups Page

In this course you will be using group pages to complete the majority of your assignments. In the group pages you will have access to a Group Discussion board that only your group and myself have access to. A group file exchange where you can post all of your group work to be graded and reviewed by the other group members. A contact page where you can send emails to your group members.

I look forward to seeing you in class and seeing your work.

Marc