Course Description

In this course the students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the XNA framework & tools. The students will directly apply this knowledge while focusing on improving their design and programming skills.

Expectations

C# Programming

I assume you have little to no experience with the C# programming language.
I will NOT be teaching the C# programming language.
You will make extensive use of the C# programming language. Learn the fundamentals quickly!

Coding Standards

All source code turned in to be graded must conform to the published coding standards for the course.
The coding standards may change as the semester progresses. It is your responsibility to stay apprised.
Points will be deducted per infraction.

Open-Ended Projects

Some of the projects in this class will be open-ended. Just remember, I have high expectations.
If you find your self asking “Does he expect … ?” assume the answer is yes until you have spoken with me.

Team Work

When working with a team you are expected to work even harder than you would as an individual.
Remember someone else is counting on you. Let that motivate you to help make them successful.
Teams must work together. That means in the same room at the same time. Do not try to split-up the work and put it together at the last minute.

Project submission

Turn in your assignments on Easel before the time due date/time.
A penalty of 10% will be deducted per day late.

Grades

Exams	3	300
Small Projects	10	400
Large Project/Final	1	300
Seminar Attendance	10 or more	+2 per attended

A – 900 I will not be rounding grades.

B – 800

C – 700

D – 600

Exam 1 – February 7

Exam 2 – March 7

Exam 3 – April 4

Topics

XNA Architecture

Content Pipeline
Application Model

Deploying to the 360
Displaying sprites
Input

Game Controller
Mouse
Keyboard

Displaying 3D models
Using XACT for sound
File IO
Much more TBA