Course Info

GAM 440: Games with A Purpose Bootcamp

This game design bootcamp focuses on the rapid yet deliberate creation of short games with a purpose beyond entertainment. Every two weeks, students are expected to deliver a completed game project that addresses a real-life issue, has a clear statement of intent and uses they specific properties of games as a medium to achieve its declared purpose.

Winter 2025-2026

Section: 501
Class number: 25036
Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: DPAUL C112Q at Loop Campus
Instructor:

Spring 2024-2025

Section: 601
Class number: 35118
Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus

Spring 2023-2024

Section: 901
Class number: 35274
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
Section: 930
Class number: 35276
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link

Spring 2021-2022

Section: 901T
Class number: 37587
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Lien Tran | View syllabus
Section: 930
Class number: 43415
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
Instructor: Lien Tran | View syllabus