Game Design Course
Turn your love for gaming into a profession by learning game design online.
We will teach you how to make games.
Expert game design career training is available.
In this rigorous course, you'll learn how to improve your core game design abilities and develop more complex video games. Learn how to develop immersive game levels and interfaces, how to mix multiple gaming systems to create more engaging experiences, and what it takes to launch a successful game using AAA case studies.
Why should you come to our site to learn game design?
With our comprehensive game design course, you can delve further into the intriguing world of gaming. You'll master advanced-level design methods, work on interesting and demanding projects, and develop the professional skills you'll need to work at a gaming company.
We're here to help you develop speed and confidence with industry-leading software Unreal Engine and generate unique work for your portfolio.
In this rigorous course, you'll learn how to improve your core game design abilities and develop more complex video games. Learn how to develop immersive game levels and interfaces, how to mix multiple gaming systems to create more engaging experiences, and what it takes to launch a successful game using AAA case studies.
Why should you come to our site to learn game design?
With our comprehensive game design course, you can delve further into the intriguing world of gaming. You'll master advanced-level design methods, work on interesting and demanding projects, and develop the professional skills you'll need to work at a gaming company.
We're here to help you develop speed and confidence with industry-leading software Unreal Engine and generate unique work for your portfolio.
Skill level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Introduction to Game Design or portfolio submission
Included software
Unreal Engine, Photoshop
The most in-depth game design course available to make you studio-ready.
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Our courses will prepare you for a rewarding career in video games. Turn your love for gaming into a profession by developing the practical employment skills that companies want.
Our courses will prepare you for a rewarding career in video games. Turn your love for gaming into a profession by developing the practical employment skills that companies want.
Flexible SchedulingSchedule your classes around your employment and family obligations.
Tasks for practicsGet skills on how to work on video games.
Job-Ready CompetenciesDevelop the practical and relevant career abilities that studios want.
Plans for PaymentWith flexible payments, you may pursue your passion and begin working sooner.
curriculum
A program that has been authorized by the industry to help you start your career as a game designer.
Term 1:
DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING GAME SYSTEMS
It's all too easy for game designers to get engrossed in design theories and concepts. However, most game concepts should be touched, felt, played, and tested as quickly as possible. This semester, you'll discover how to bring your ideas to life and what goes into creating a fun and engaging game.
Great ideas abound, but the ability to implement them effectively is much more crucial. You'll learn how to evaluate and articulate your ideas using the concepts, methods, and theories you've acquired so far, then apply your new abilities and understanding of level and game systems design to more complicated level design challenges and areas by constructing your own playable game prototype in Unreal.
Great ideas abound, but the ability to implement them effectively is much more crucial. You'll learn how to evaluate and articulate your ideas using the concepts, methods, and theories you've acquired so far, then apply your new abilities and understanding of level and game systems design to more complicated level design challenges and areas by constructing your own playable game prototype in Unreal.
- Create sophisticated gaming systems, maps, and components.
- Make a captivating game pitch
- Create and develop games using the Unreal Engine.
- Unreal Engine is used to Whitebox a level.
UE lovely corner prototype is a portfolio project.
- Systems at the Core
- System of Players
- Designing a Level
- Putting Gameplay into Practice
- Levels of Systems
- White boxing
- Systems of War
- Animations & Characters
- NPCs
- Gameplay at a Higher Level
- Levels of Detailing
- Polishing
Term 2:
DESIGNING AND CREATING SHOOTERS
Many different games and genres rely heavily on action and fighting. This semester, you'll learn how to design and develop fantastic AAA fighting and action games for PC and consoles. You'll utilize all of the theory and fundamental knowledge of the Unreal engine that you've gained in past terms to create an amazing game that you can showcase in your portfolio.
Take your game from concept to completion, from developing game mechanics to creating a fun level to implementing it in Unreal so that others may play it using our unique Unreal toolkit. Even if you're not an artist or coder, you'll have all the assets and tools you need to make a game.
Take your game from concept to completion, from developing game mechanics to creating a fun level to implementing it in Unreal so that others may play it using our unique Unreal toolkit. Even if you're not an artist or coder, you'll have all the assets and tools you need to make a game.
- In Unreal Engine, create an engaging shooter project.
- In action games, design and create stunning fights.
- Unreal Engine may be used to implement complicated AI.
- Create complicated game elements that players may interact with.
Portfolio projects include the GDD shooter project and the prototype of the UE shooter project.
- Worldbuilding
- From tales to quests
- The layout of the Map
- Levels of Combat
- Landscapes
- Prototyping for a First-Person Shooter
- Levels of A.I.
- Mechanics of First-Person Shooters
- Object-Oriented Systems
- Interactions at Different Levels
- Putting Quests into Practice
- Gameplay by Players
Term 3:
PORTFOLIO AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
This last semester is all about making you job-ready! You'll polish your greatest work for your portfolio and learn how to establish your competitive edge, promote yourself, and make the best possible impression in front of employers with the help of your mentor. Our Career Development Manager will also provide you with extra 1-on-1 career help, portfolio checks, and industry insights.
- To impress employers, polish your portfolio.
- Be more assured while negotiating.
- Effectively network and self-promote
- Use the hidden employment market to your advantage.
- Getting Your Career Off to a Good Start
- Self-promotion
- Portfolio Preparation
- Contracts and Payments
- Your First Payments
- Identifying Your Target Market
- Freelance vs. Staff
- Personal Projects Development
- The Independent Artist's Path
- Practices for Developing Skills
- Instructions for Motivation
- Career Advice for Emerging Artists
FAQ
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GAME DESIGN COURSE FAQS
This course needs either a passing grade in the Introduction to Game Design course or a portfolio submission with a résumé.
It is VERY rare at our site for students to bypass the introductory Introduction to Game Design Course and begin studying in the full Game Design Course. We strongly advise that most students do not miss the Introduction Term, since it contains a wealth of material and abilities that will be useful throughout the program and will need some catching up if ignored.
This beginner course is nonetheless quite challenging and covers a significant amount of content. It contains more than 25 hours of lecture videos as well as more than a dozen homework for students to complete. This will be the basis for all future course content.
The course will go over some essential principles, educate you on how to use the Unreal Engine, teach you the foundations of system and level design, and show you how to correctly deconstruct games and create using a systematic approach.
We strongly advise you not to skip the Intro term if you have never launched an independent game or worked professionally as a game designer for PC/Console AAA titles. We do not advocate skipping it if you have produced mobile games, VR games, or other genres or platforms of games since the subtleties are different in each.
You must submit a portfolio to be examined and considered if you wish to bypass the introductory term. The portfolio must comprise the following items:
This will guarantee that you have the necessary knowledge, ideas, and tools to both develop and construct new game concepts in a game engine.
Whether you're not sure if your abilities are adequate, give us your portfolio, and, depending on the circumstances, we'll arrange for a review by the department chair and maybe a student interview.
This beginner course is nonetheless quite challenging and covers a significant amount of content. It contains more than 25 hours of lecture videos as well as more than a dozen homework for students to complete. This will be the basis for all future course content.
The course will go over some essential principles, educate you on how to use the Unreal Engine, teach you the foundations of system and level design, and show you how to correctly deconstruct games and create using a systematic approach.
We strongly advise you not to skip the Intro term if you have never launched an independent game or worked professionally as a game designer for PC/Console AAA titles. We do not advocate skipping it if you have produced mobile games, VR games, or other genres or platforms of games since the subtleties are different in each.
You must submit a portfolio to be examined and considered if you wish to bypass the introductory term. The portfolio must comprise the following items:
- For a big action, adventure, role-playing, shooter, or other popular AAA PC/console game, an example pitch deck, game pitch, and a Game Design Document (GDD) are provided.
- In Unreal Engine or Unity, create a white box-level prototype.
- Example A READY-TO-PLAY level or game created using Unreal Engine or Unity. Action, adventure, role-playing, shooter, or any major AAA PC/console game is also required.
This will guarantee that you have the necessary knowledge, ideas, and tools to both develop and construct new game concepts in a game engine.
Whether you're not sure if your abilities are adequate, give us your portfolio, and, depending on the circumstances, we'll arrange for a review by the department chair and maybe a student interview.
Software:
For the duration of their studies, students may sign up for an educational license for Photoshop (Photography plan only) and Maya and be compensated for the cost.
Unreal Engine is available for download and usage at no cost.
Hardware:
Students will need a dedicated graphics card as well as a computer that fulfills Unreal Engine, Photoshop, and Maya's minimal requirements.
For the duration of their studies, students may sign up for an educational license for Photoshop (Photography plan only) and Maya and be compensated for the cost.
Unreal Engine is available for download and usage at no cost.
Hardware:
Students will need a dedicated graphics card as well as a computer that fulfills Unreal Engine, Photoshop, and Maya's minimal requirements.
This quick game design course will get you started, but in such a competitive market, understanding the fundamentals isn't enough.
You will be better prepared for a career in the business if you continue your studies with the 9-month Game Design Course.
The complete 9-month course includes individualized career assistance and 1-on-1 time with our Career Development Manager, which may aid when applying for junior game design positions like:
You will be better prepared for a career in the business if you continue your studies with the 9-month Game Design Course.
The complete 9-month course includes individualized career assistance and 1-on-1 time with our Career Development Manager, which may aid when applying for junior game design positions like:
- Designer of video games
- Designer of Systems
- Designer of Levels
While our advanced students have a high job placement rate, we cannot promise employment since the gaming business is competitive and it is impossible to predict what the market will need.
Students who take ownership of their careers, work hard to bring their skills and portfolio up to industry standards, harness their mentor's vital knowledge and the networking possibilities afforded by our community, and seize every chance to grow are the ones that succeed the most.
We provide a variety of career services and have a dedicated Job Development Manager that arranges unique career-focused webinars, Q&As, artist interviews, and seminars for our students and alumni, as well as answering career-related inquiries.
In our programs, students get extra one-on-one career counseling, CV/portfolio checks, and application/interview preparation.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries regarding our career services or how they connect to your specific professional aspirations.
Students who take ownership of their careers, work hard to bring their skills and portfolio up to industry standards, harness their mentor's vital knowledge and the networking possibilities afforded by our community, and seize every chance to grow are the ones that succeed the most.
We provide a variety of career services and have a dedicated Job Development Manager that arranges unique career-focused webinars, Q&As, artist interviews, and seminars for our students and alumni, as well as answering career-related inquiries.
In our programs, students get extra one-on-one career counseling, CV/portfolio checks, and application/interview preparation.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries regarding our career services or how they connect to your specific professional aspirations.
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