Video Game Design Module 1
Introduction to Video Games
• History of electronic game development
• Exploration of player motivation
• Geographics, demographics, and psychographics
• Review of game goals, platforms, and genres
Video Game Design Module 2
Scenarios & Creating Compelling Content
• Story structure, backstory, synopsis, and setting
• Nonlinear and collaborative storytelling
• Visual and verbal character development
• Points-of-view and archetypes
• Game theory, challenges, and strategies
• Interactivity modes, balance, and economies
Video Game Design Module 3
Levels, Interfaces, and Audio
• Structures of environmental design
• Perspective, style, temporal and spatial features
• Player control
• Manual and visual interface design and usability
• Music, sound design, and dialogue production
Video Game Design Module 4
Strategy, Team, Process, and Community
• Roles and responsibilities
• Developing the team
• Phases in the game development cycle
• Planning and production
• Prototyping and play testing
• Project management and game documentation
• Marketing, advertising, and public relations
• Sales and promotion
• Views and predictions from experts in the field
*BONUS* This course also includes a DVD that contains various samples of game engines, 3D modeling and animation software, and game demos. |
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date video game design textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.
This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.
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| I enjoyed it very much and learned things of great interest to me. — V.T. – Ontario |
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| It is a great help, especially for those who want to have a new career. They can work and study at the same time. — L.B. - Quebec |
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