SGD 165 SGD Character Development

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the concepts needed to create a fictional personality for use in digital videos, animations, simulations and games. Topics include aspects of character, developing backgrounds, mannerisms and voice. Upon completion, students should be able to develop characters and backgrounds for simulations and games.

Pre-requisite(s): SGD 112 and ENG 111.
Course is typically offered in Summer.
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Explore the traits of a well defined character.
Analyze the various character roles in stories.
Evaluate the various methods of revealing character traits.
Develop characters and stories for games.