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Introduction to Game Production (ZGC10)

Introduction to Game Production teaches the fundamental concepts for managing a game project. Game producers use a combination of creative and management skills to oversee games as they are being created. As such, a game producer must have an understanding of all of the various roles involved in creating computer games. Furthermore, a good producer must be able to avoid conflict while keeping the project on track. This course will help get you started in all of these areas.

Applicable Job Roles: game programmers, and application developers.

Outline
Week 1: How to Make a Game
  • The Plan
  • The Team
  • The Business
Week 2: Understanding the Team
  • Design
  • Coding
  • Art
  • Audio
  • Management
  • QA
  • Business
  • Platform Manufacturer
Week 3: Game Concept
  • Genre
  • Multi-player vs. Single-Player
  • Platform
  • Target Market
Week 4: Project Planning
  • Gantt and Pert Charts
  • Estimating Time
  • Estimating Costs
  • Task Tracking
  • Milestones
  • Risks
Week 5: The Documents
  • The Game Design Document
    • Defining the Game
    • Core Gameplay
    • Contextual Gameplay
    • Story
    • Assets
  • The Technical Design Document
    • Requirements Capture
    • Requirements Analysis
    • Class Diagrams and UML
Week 6: Finalizing the Game
  • QA
  • Alpha Testing
  • Beta Testing
  • Gold
  • Shipping
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this class. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project is helpful.
Requirements
Windows system running Microsoft Excel. Having Microsoft Project is optional.

Books:
Required Book: The Game Producer's Handbook

Additional information:

Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

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Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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Introduction to Game Production
Price: $200.00
Item No.: ZGC10
Instructor: Open Position
Open Courses: No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.

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