CS 170 IU - Animation Gaming & 3D Virtual World

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Students create their first mobile apps, computer animations, games and 3D virtual worlds as they learn basics of computer programming. They use a software environment developed at Carnegie Mellon (called Alice) to create 3D virtual worlds and animations, and MIT App Inventor, a blocks-based programming tool. In the process, they will gain insights into methodologies and perspectives of computing software design, recognize the importance of being able to make clear arguments, evaluate them using the collected evidence as well as communicate ideas clearly when working collaboratively. Students will be required to do a variety of interesting projects which may involve graphics, animations, games and building useful mobile apps.