Course Description:This course that is being held concurrently with the I/ITSEC conference is intended for game designers, developers, and programmers interested in creating serious games. This course will provide the students with practical knowledge and skills necessary for serious games design and development, ranging from selecting appropriate training strategies and creating a serious game design concept to applying the latest programming techniques featuring the Unity3D engine to develop effective games for training. As part of the Serious Game Design and Development Boot Camp series, this course is brought to you by a strategic partnership between serious game industry experts Erudition Corporation and Design3. Course Duration: This is a 3-day course.  The class will meet from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day.    Who Should Attend?Game designers and developers interested in creating serious gamesCurrent working professionals in 2D/3D Art or Engineering positions interested in augmenting their portfolio of skills.Experienced and highly motivated 2D/3D Artists or Engineers in need of new relevant skills to propel them into the serious game industry.Employers are welcome to send their new hires to get them up to speed  on the most current development techniques*Ask about academic, government, and volume registration discounts Course Objectives: The students willGain an understanding of serious games and how they are used for training and educationDevelop practical knowledge and skills for serious games design in accordance with proven instructional strategiesDevelop the programming skills necessary to produce your own serious games using the latest development techniquesCreate a serious game design concept during the class and apply the newly acquired programming skills to produce a fully functional serious game Recognize the primary components of game and application development and indicate their sources.Construct a 3D scene using standard Unity tools and a collection of provided assets.Prepare for future serious game development projects and identify potential project needs. Course Prerequisites:A basic understanding of computer programming, ideally, C++ and/or C# is strongly recommended in order to use the Unity tools. Course Topics:Introduction to Serious GamesDesigning Effective Serious Games: Design Strategies and Techniques That WorkCore Elements of Serious Game Design Process: Creating a Cohesive Game-Based Learning ExperienceEmerging Concepts, Industry Trends, and Resources for Serious Game DevelopersIntroduction to Unity 3D User Interface and Architecture User Experience Design and  ImplementationIntegrating the Physics Engine Into  the Game While Focusing on StabilityUsing Audio to Augment Environment RealismThe Basics of  Artificial Intelligence Using Unity Navigation SystemBuilding Realistic Outdoor Terrains Using the Unity Terrain Sculpting EngineDeploying Serious Games on Multiple Platforms (e.g.Windows,  iOS and Android)Client Server Networking for Multiplayer GamingIntegratingThird-Party Software Using Plug-InsDesigning Particle System Using the Unity New Particle Engine*Please go to  http://www.design3.com/pro-dev/bootcamp  to review the entire course outline.  Course Instructors:Dr. Anya Andrews is a Founder and President of Erudition Corporation, a learning innovation company located in Orlando, FL.  Dr. Andrews holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and is a true expert in the field of serious games and immersive learning simulations.  She has led numerous innovative training efforts that have received international recognition.  Dr. Andrews is a proud recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including Brandon-Hall Excellence in Learning, ELearning 100, and I/ITSEC Serious Games Showcase and Challenge. In addition to her work at Erudition, Dr. Andrews holds an academic appointment as a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Central Florida, Institute for Simulation and Training.Michael Guerrero is a game industry transplant who has spent the last 6 years lending his talents to the design and implementation of serious games.  He has published and presented innovative character animation techniques at I/ITSEC and won the best paper award at AIIDE.  In addition, he has contributed to publications in the PSI Handbook of Virtual Environments for Training and Education and an upcoming book on the Design of Learning Games.  Michael holds a B.S in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an M.S. in Interactive Technology from Southern Methodist University (SMU).  He is currently employed as a programmer for the MOVES (Modeling, Virtual Environment, and Simulations) Institute in Monterey, CA. Students Will Receive:Expert Knowledge - Training from top industry expertsHands-on Instruction - The workshop is limited in size and features hands on exercises under the supervision of the instructor. Certificate of Completion (Continuing Education Units will be available upon request)Take-Home Reference Material10% off all Unity LicensesFree 4-Month design3 MembershipRefreshments all 3 days How to Prepare for This Course:This course features the Unity engine.  Prior to attending the course, please download and play with the free version of Unity available from Unity3d.com to become familiar with the engine.  . A number of free online Unity engine tutorials are available on design3.com - Unity's Authorized Training Partner. Need Custom Training For Your Team?Custom on-site training is available upon request. Choose a place and time that is convenient for your team and we will provide tailored courses, expert trainers, and  hardware set-up. We will get your entire team up to speed within 2-4 days and offer free design3 access to all attendees for future independent learning. Refund and Cancellation Policy100% refund given until November 20thAfter November 20th the payment can be applied as credit for an upcoming workshop ContactsIf you have any questions about this class, need additional information, or would like to discuss on-site training options, please send an email to SGbootcamp@design3.com or call Zack from the Serious Games Boot Camp team at (424) 298-0708.  Thanks!   Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.