Introduction to Game Design (ZGC11)

Introduction to Game Design teaches the fundamental concepts for creating games. Game designers are the creative force behind games. As such, they do not create the art or write the programs, but they must understand these roles and more. The key to becoming a good game designer is a great imagination, excellent writing skills, and the ability to motivate players and create fun games. This course will help get you started in all of these areas.

Outline

Week 1: Understanding Games

What is a game?
Game genres
What makes a game fun?
What is game design?
Understanding the team: Management, Programmers, Artists, Producers, Technology and Limitations, Designers,and Audio Engineers

Week 2: Initial Concept

Brainstorming
The concept
The pitch

Week 3: Fleshing out the Story

Research and Creative Writing
Story Boarding
Hero's Journey

Week 4: The Design Document

High Concept
Dust Jacket
Character Design
Level Design
Tech Doc
Game Bible

Week 5: Character Design

Character Appearance
Color Themes
Character Description
Character Backstory

Week 6: Level Design

Player Motivation
Rewards
Difficulty
Puzzles
Now what?

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this class.

Requirements

Microsoft Word or other word processor programs.

Books:
Required Book:	Game Design: A Practical Approach
Suggested Book:	The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work
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. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. 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 . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$200.00

Item No.:

ZGC11

Instructor:

Open Position

CEUs:

Duration:

6 weeks

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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Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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