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Michigan State University

Game Design and Development with Unity

Launch Your Career in Game Design and Development

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  • Coursera
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Epic Games

Introduction to Game Design

This course introduces the fundamentals of video games and delves into the intricate art of game design, exploring concepts from generating original game ideas to crafting comprehensive design documents. Throughout the modules, learners will discover the iterative process of game development, empha…

  • Coursera
  • 2 weeks of study, 10 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your third step down that path. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of game design, including an understanding of level design, game balancing, prototyping, and playtesting, as well as game asset creation technique…

  • Coursera
  • 4 weeks, ~4 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Epic Games

User Experience in Game Design

Elevate your game design skills with our immersive course on User Interface (UI) in Unreal Engine, where no prior experience is necessary, though completion of Courses 1-4 is recommended. This course stands out by blending theoretical insights with hands-on practice to create exceptional user exper…

  • Coursera
  • 2 weeks of study, 10 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

In the game design and development capstone course, you will create an original game from initial concept up to the first playable version! Along the way, you will have the opportunity to put your game ideas in front of your peers. The capstone experience gives you the opportunity to push your skil…

  • Coursera
  • 4 weeks, ~4 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Epic Games

Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

In this course, you'll embark on a journey into the heart of game design through our Level Design course. Discover the art and theory that shapes player experiences, examining real-game examples to understand the nuances of level design. From single-player to multiplayer, grasp the principles that…

  • Coursera
  • 2 weeks of study, 10 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path. Making games is a creative and technical art form. In this course you will familiarize yourself with the tools and practices of game development and well as the process. You will get started develo…

  • Coursera
  • 4 weeks, ~4 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Epic Games

User Interface in Game Design

Unlock the full potential of your game design skills with our comprehensive course on User Interface (UI) in Unreal Engine! Designed for aspiring game developers and UI designers, this course equips you with foundational and advanced techniques to create engaging and intuitive interfaces. No prior…

  • Coursera
  • 2 weeks of study, 10 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Epic Games

Unreal Engine Fundamentals

Welcome to Unreal Engine Fundamentals course: Your gateway to the world of game design using Unreal Engine 5. In this introductory course, we'll equip you with essential skills to navigate Unreal Engine from a new user to a proficient game designer. We'll start by guiding you through setting up you…

  • Coursera
  • 2 weeks of study, 10 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your second step down that path. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of game design, including an understanding of the game world, storytelling, gameplay, user experience, and game technology. You will continue dev…

  • Coursera
  • 4 weeks, ~4 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Michigan State University

Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your fourth step down that path. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of game design, including an understanding of game idea generation, design documentation, the business side of games, and social issues in games.…

  • Coursera
  • 4 weeks, ~4 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

LCI Education

Practical 3D Modeling with 3ds Max

Master essential 3D Modeling skills using the world renowned 3ds Max Software through this immersive learning experience.

  • edX
  • 4 weeks, 6 - 8 hours per week
  • Self-paced
  • Free to audit
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

HP

الدليل الشامل لتصميم الألعاب

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بدءًا من صياغة عوالم الألعاب الغامرة وتصميم آليات اللعب الجذابة ووصولاً إلى إتقان سرد القصص وإنشاء المستويات، استكشف تعقيدات تصميم الألعاب من خلال هذه الدورة التدريبية الشاملة من HP. احصل على شهادة تم التحقق منها مجانًا باستخدام رمز الإحالة 6FJGJOTX7MFH5M2H

  • edX
  • 4 weeks, 3 - 5 hours per week
  • Self-paced
  • Free to audit
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

HP

Una guía completa del diseño de juegos

4.68 ratings

Desde la creación de mundos de juego inmersivos y el diseño de mecánicas de juego atrapantes hasta el dominio de la narración y la creación de niveles, explora las particularidades del diseño de juegos con este completo curso de HP. Recibe un certificado verificado de forma gratuita con este código…

  • edX
  • 4 weeks, 3 - 5 hours per week
  • Self-paced
  • Free to audit
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

Universidade Estadual de Campinas

A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

4.7235 ratings

Este curso oferece respaldo aos interessados em atuar como desenvolvedores, pesquisadores e docentes na área do jogos, tendo como foco o entendimento destes como partes integrantes da cultura contemporânea e do cenário artístico atual. Serão apresentados conceitos fundamentais às discussões dos vid…

  • Coursera
  • 7 semanas de estudo, 2 horas/semana
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Los videojuegos como medio de comunicación efectiva

Aprende los principios de diseño de videojuegos y cómo usarlos para una comunicación efectiva. Los videojuegos son medios de comunicación especiales y algunos tratan problemas sociales. Jugaremos varios y diseñaremos uno como medio de comunicación eficaz.

  • edX
  • Fixed dates
  • Free to audit
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

California Institute of the Arts

Introduction to Game Design

Study the foundational mechanics, rules, and conceptual underpinnings of game design. Define what makes a game compelling through industry-standard documentation and structured conceptual frameworks. Develop and describe original game concepts through four iterative assignments designed to bridge t…

  • Coursera
  • 4 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

California Institute of the Arts

Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

The Capstone project is a place for you to develop your game idea into a fully-fleshed proposal. A game design document is your game bible, the go-to document that defines the genre of your game, its look and feel, and the evolution of gameplay. This four-part capstone project guides you to distill…

  • Coursera
  • 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate