Game Development Essentials: An Introduction - Softcover

Novak, Jeannie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401862713 ISBN 13: 9781401862718

Verlag: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

Get ready for a fascinating ride through the fastest-growing segment of the entertainment industry! As gaming evolves into a powerhouse industry and a dynamic career opportunity, the need has never been greater for a book that offers a penetrating introduction to the field and a clear explanation of the keys to success. A highly respected industry observer and gaming instructor in Southern California, author Jeannie Novak showcases in this definitive work every important aspect of game development, beginning with a highly informative chapter on the background of the industry that provides the historical context for later chapters. The latest addition to the Game Development Essential series, An Introduction to Game Development examines content creation and the concepts behind the development of story, character, environment, level design, user interface, and sound. Novak also looks to the future of gaming, and in particular, at such promising technologies as online and mobile gaming. An entertaining read and a thoroughly researched and knowledgeable overview of the field, this book is an indispensable gateway to one of the most exciting career opportunities in the country today.

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Jeannie Novak is a subject matter expert and instructor for the Game Art & Design program at the Art Institute Online - and she teaches at UCLA Extension, Art Center College of Design, and the Academy of Entertainment and Technology at Santa Monica College.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1401862713
• ISBN 13: 9781401862718
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320
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