Description
Game Design and Gamification Part 2 takes you into the working as a game designer area. You will learn to use an efficient toolset to use to complete your game design, common pitfalls and what happens to the design during the production of the game.

Requirements
None. Game Design and Gamification Part 1 recommended.

Outcome
You will learn game design deeply and efficiently.

Level
For both beginners and pros.

Language
English.

Location
Online. Study when it suites you.

Hours
135 study hours when completing all the exercises.

Course Type
Combination of text, video and exercises.

Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion.

CURRICULUM

DESIGN

Skill description

This module takes you deeper into game design. Included are checklists and guidelines which are based on real life experience and can save your game project. Also different areas of game design like level design and design document. Communication is one of the key areas of game design which we cover here.

Requirements

You have created a canvas or have a game in production already.

Outcome

You understand the importance of communication to the player. You have studied and used the checklists and guidelines and deepened your game design understanding.

BASIC GAME LOOP

COMPONENTS OF A GAME

LEARNING CURVE

COMMUNICATION TO THE PLAYER

DESIGN DOCUMENT

LEVEL DESIGN

THE CHECKLIST

BAD GAMES

WHERE YOUR DESIGN FAILS

GOOD DESIGN PRINCIPLES

GAME DESIGN GUIDELINES

WORKING

Skill description

Learn what it is like working as a designer and what is required to be a game designer.

Requirements

None for the course.

Outcome

You understand the key elements required to be a game designer and you have learned what is vital to be a successful game designer..

GAME DESIGN PROCESS

BEING A GAME DESIGNER

DESIGNER REQUIREMENTS

WORKING AS A GAME DESIGNER

VISION MUST EXIST

CORE EXTENDED WISHLIST

REDESIGN A CLASSIC

BIGGEST DESIGNER PROBLEMS

INSPIRATION

PITCH YOUR GAME

PRODUCTION

Skill description

Production module covers typical issues designers face during making the game. This module will help you be the designer in the team and help you understand and focus on the most important issues during production. You will understand the nature of games and the roles in the teams.