Introduction to Game Design
This is an online game creation course for novices.
Learn the principles of game creation.
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This engaging, in-depth course offers you a taste of what it's like to work as a video game designer in a AAA studio. You'll learn what makes a game 'fun' and develop practical job skills in system and level design.
Why should you come to our institution to learn game design?
You'll study the fundamentals of game design via systems and mechanics, comprehend various job positions and team structures, dissect your favorite games to expose nuanced design choices, and begin developing and constructing your own game world!
You have the option to continue your adventure with the entire Game Design Course after finishing the course.
This engaging, in-depth course offers you a taste of what it's like to work as a video game designer in a AAA studio. You'll learn what makes a game 'fun' and develop practical job skills in system and level design.
Why should you come to our institution to learn game design?
- Even if you have no previous experience in game design, you can learn how to do it.
- Become more confident by utilizing industry-standard applications like Photoshop and Unreal Engine.
You'll study the fundamentals of game design via systems and mechanics, comprehend various job positions and team structures, dissect your favorite games to expose nuanced design choices, and begin developing and constructing your own game world!
You have the option to continue your adventure with the entire Game Design Course after finishing the course.
Skill level
Beginner
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills and a passion for games
Included software
Unreal Engine, Photoshop
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Our educational programs will help you prepare for a rewarding career in the sector. Unleash your creative potential while developing the practical work skills that studios seek.
Our educational programs will help you prepare for a rewarding career in the sector. Unleash your creative potential while developing the practical work skills that studios seek.
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
Curriculum that has been authorized by the gaming industry to help you start your career as a game designer.
Term 1:
INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN
A fundamental grasp of game design theory is required before you can begin developing a game. We'll look at HOW you design things, WHY they function, and WHAT you need to do to create an engaging game. See how a platform may fundamentally alter the game design and how these changes must be accommodated across genres.
In the name of the study, expect to play a LOT of games. Every excellent designer must be able to study, dissect, and comprehend how and why each game differs. This will be accomplished by learning how to paper design and idea, establishing a level design specification, and verifying that level functionality and other technical requirements are satisfied.
In the name of the study, expect to play a LOT of games. Every excellent designer must be able to study, dissect, and comprehend how and why each game differs. This will be accomplished by learning how to paper design and idea, establishing a level design specification, and verifying that level functionality and other technical requirements are satisfied.
- Understand the difference between a game and a gaming system, as well as how to develop both.
- Create engaging gaming mechanics, missions, and goals.
- Create the fundamental gameplay mechanics.
- Enhance levels with graphics.
- Begin by learning how to use the Unreal game engine and creating basic prototypes.
*The more sophisticated Game Design Course requires completion of this short course. It will provide you with the necessary core abilities to continue on your educational journey.
- The Basics of Game Systems
- Design of the System
- Communicating
- Design for the eye
- Genres of Games
- Systems at the Core
- Process of Development
- Design for a single player
- Designing Techniques
- Designing a Level
- Prototyping
- Prototyping is the process of creating a working model of anything.
FAQ
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INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN COURSE FAQS
You'll need basic computer abilities and a computer that satisfies the minimal requirements for this game creation course (see next question).
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.
It is VERY rare at our school for students to bypass the introductory Introduction to Game Design Course and begin studying in the 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.
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.
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
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