CMPM 80KFoundations of Video Game Design
Explores how video games (and games broadly) shape experiences and express ideas. Students develop novel games, interpret games, and survey related topics. No programming experience is required. All offerings support students with required synchronous section meetings and optional synchronous events.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab. Please note that the primary lecture is offered with asynchronous online instruction and secondary lab sections are taught in person.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Thim Lecture 003 | K. E. Ringland | Open 0/150 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | G. Devine | Open 189/201 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | K. E. Ringland | Open 63/100 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | J Bask Aud 101 | Z. C. Emerzian | Closed 158/158 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | K. E. Ringland | Open 86/100 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | N. Wardrip-Fruin | Open 222/300 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Ringland | 1.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 11% | 28 |
| Graeme Devine | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
| Noah Wardrip-Fruin | 2.5 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 38% | 49 |
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