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2026 Spring Main Session
AGA253/Studio/01 - Design Tabletop Games | Credits 3.00
Since the time of Mesopotamia with the Royal Game of Ur 4,600 years ago table top games (TTG) have been a part of the human experience. In this multi-disciplinary course students will explores the multiple layers of creative problem solving and research involved in the design of a tabletop (board or card) game. Students will learn to navigate the design and player experience considerations related to TTG creation including: illustration, graphic design, user interface, material choices, packaging, and more. The course will cover the game design process from beginning ideation and research to final production of a fully functional prototype, and emphasize a hands-on approach through physical crafting of TTG assets. The class will culminate in showcase of games in a live game testing environment. Course Objectives: - Explore and apply design principles to TTG in class project work - Engage in and articulate the ideation, research, and conceptual process for TTG - Construct a set of rules through technically writing skills. - Gain insight from working industry professionals through guest presentations. - Produce, pitch, and display physical working prototypes.
Registration Type Traditional
Fees N/A
Instructors Indelicato, Brigette Marie
Duration 1/20/2026 - 5/15/2026
Schedule Monday  12:30 PM - 5:30 PM;  Moore College Art &, Sarah Peter Hall, Room 202
Prerequisites ( IL229 / Studio <min credit = 3.00> or GD207 / Studio <min credit = 3.00> or AGA203 / Studio <min credit = 3.00> or AGA230 / Studio <min credit = 3.00> or UARTS / Open <min credit = 15.00> or DCAD / Open <min credit = 15.00> )
Corequisites N/A
Credit Types Credit
Class 15 Seats | 0 Remaining
Closed

Primary population and other student populations allowed to register for this course:
 Primary Population# Others Allowed# Others Registered
Campus  Moore College of Art & Design150
Program  Bachelor of Fine Art150
College  Moore College of Art150
Department  Animation & Game Art1516
Curriculum  Animation & Game Art156