8.1. Day 1: (Jul 3) Welcome

Notes for Jul 3, 2018. See also the Calendar.

8.1.1. Agenda

  1. General introduction to the SAMS Pinball Lab.
  2. Administrative
    1. Course web site: https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/SAMS/2018/pinball
    2. IDeATe resources: PhysComp Lab, cluster laptops, fabrication, material, etc.
    3. Policies, procedures, and expectations.
    4. Mutual introductions.
    5. Headshot photos.
    6. Review the Calendar.
    7. Please note the shared Google Drive folder for all deliverables and documentation.
    8. ReplayFX, Thu July 26 to Sun July 19.
  3. Assignments
    1. Due Fri Jul 6: Game Concept Brainstorm. Ten game concepts, one game sketch (11x17 paper preferred).
  4. In-class
    1. Review the Pinball Project Plan.
    2. Examination of last year’s prototype.
    3. Laser-cutter tutorial.
    4. Review the Pinball Game Template.
    5. Introduce the assignment for Friday.
    6. Visual introduction to tools, components, and materials.