Subscription issues…

September 4, 2011

(update 9/5 – I am manually editing people’s accounts as you register, and approving comments as they come in. hopefully, we’ll get over this initial hurdle quickly) We’re having a weird issue where subscriptions to this site (required so that you can post comments, as you need to do for the assignment) aren’t happening correctly. […]

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Friday Sep 9: Javascript Jam Session

September 4, 2011

On Friday, September 9th, during class time (2:30-3:45), we’ll have a “Javascript Jam Session” in one of the new Windows labs in CS (either 1358 or 1366). This will be an optional tutorial: we have some tutorial materials prepared for people to work through, with the idea of having a bunch of people all working […]

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Class Timing Confusion

September 2, 2011

It seems that somehow the official timetable got the wrong time for this class. Despite what it may say elsewhere, the class is schedule for 2:30-3:45 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (although we will not hold lectures on Friday). If this creates a conflict for you, please let us know ASAP. However, you should expect […]

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Reading 02: Javascript (begin 9/9–and ongoing)

September 1, 2011

For project 1, you will need to program in Javascript, using some graphics capability (probably HTML5 canvas). Either you are a Javascript wizard (in which case we hope you’ll help your classmates), or you aren’t (in which case you’ll be looking for help). We’ll have some tutorial time in class (for example on Friday, September […]

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Welcome to the 679 Web!

August 31, 2011

Getting started with the CS679 Web

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Basic Course Info

August 31, 2011

See also “What is this Class” and the “Course Announcement” Instructor: Mike Gleicher (gleicher@cs.wisc.edu) Co-Instructor: David Gagnon (djgagnon@wisc.edu) – note: David is an unofficial volunteer TA: TBD Textbook: no required textbook to buy (see the Books page), there will be numerous other readings Attendance and Participation: required (see this post) Lectures: Monday and Wednesday, 2:30-3:45, […]

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Computing Policy

August 31, 2011

This class has been assigned to the “Windows Computing Labs” in 1358 and 1366 Computer Sciences. These are brand new machines and should provide a nice environment, should you chose to use them. You are free to work on whatever other computers you have access to. However, all demonstrations must run on the machines in […]

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Assignment 2: Class Survey (due 9/9)

August 29, 2011

We need to collect some information about the members of the class so we can plan projects and make groups. This assignment is due Thursday, September 8th (that is, before Friday, September 9th). We need to have all the surveys before Friday morning so we can plan the first project. To take the survey, go […]

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Assignment 3: Was your game a game? (due 9/12)

August 29, 2011

This assignment is due on Sunday, September 11th. (That is, before Monday, September 12th). Altough, any time before class on Monday is OK. We’ve asked you to play a game. And we’ve asked you to read about what a game is. Now we want you to put those two things together to make sure you […]

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Assignment 1: Play a Game (due 9/7)

August 29, 2011

Yes, you are about to get course credit for playing a game. This assignment is due Wednesday, September 7th at noon. You need to do it before noon so we can look at the results and plan for class. Note: there might be a delay in getting you registered for the website, so you might […]

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