FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2004

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Thursday, August 12, 2004 - With the production of computer games continuing to grow, San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies will debut an online class on the Introduction to the Game Industry, beginning Sept. 15.

This highly interactive course, taught by a leading game designer, is an excellent primer on all topics surrounding the computer gaming industry. Students will learn about game development, game design and production, and the current challenges facing the game industry.

Class requirements include Internet access, email, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

The course is offered twice during the fall semester, from Sept. 15-Oct. 22 and Nov. 10-Dec. 17. Fee is $88. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net/computers.html.

Instructor Tom Meigs, M.A., has worked as a game designer and producer for the past 10 years for many leading electronic entertainment developers, including THQ, The Walt Disney Company, and Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment.

Introduction to the Game Industry is among several new noncredit courses offered by SDSU's College of Extended Studies during the fall semester.

Other new courses include Global Positioning System Navigation for Pilots (Sept. 18), Creating Web Pages (online, Sept. 15-Oct. 22 and Nov. 10-Dec.17), Compositional Painting: The Human Figure with Still Life (Sept. 16-Nov. 4), Speed Spanish Sept. 15-Oct. 22 and Nov. 10-Dec.17), Beginner's Guide to Getting Published (Sept. 15-Oct. 22 and Nov. 10-Dec.17), and You Can Write for Television (Sept. 15-Oct. 22 and Nov. 10-Dec.17).

To receive a free College of Extended Studies catalog for the fall semester, call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net. The catalog lists courses in extension, self-improvement, and career enhancing business-related courses.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 30 certificate programs, on-line courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.