Fall2008

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Introduction to Human Computer Interaction

• Professor: Dr. Bruce Walker
• In this class we studied HCI principles and applications. We did several homeworks and a semester project. My group's project was a system to make data collection easier for teachers of developmentally disabled children. We implemented the solution using Java on the Android platform on a G-1 device. Our results are on the project website.
• Project Website: Team Control

Game Design as Cultural Practice

• Professor: Dr. Celia Pearce
• In this class we studied how games evolved in the context of culture as well as how people played games. Our major project was to make a game. We gave bi weekly presentations of progress which culminated in a final presentation of a game. Additionally, we had several readings and responsive writings. Our game is a multiplayer puzzle game written in C# using XNA. The object of the game is to travel through time and solve puzzles to prevent the apocalypse.
• Project Website:Time Guyz
• Writings:
  • Blogpost 8: Game Space
  • Blogpost 7: Virtual Worlds/Lessons Learned.
  • Blogpost 6: Real & Imagined Player Types.
  • Blogpost 5: Gender, Race & Representation.
  • Empathy in Metal Gear Solid
  • Blogpost 3
  • What shan't I be?
  • The Beginning of the Chess Queen in Germany