Program Overview

Program Overview

The Essentials of Game Design program focuses on the fundamental principles of game design theory, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of how to design compelling games.

Program Details

Course Objectives

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design engaging game systems, quests, and objectives. Key areas of study include:

• Understanding what a game and game systems are and how to design them
  • Designing core gameplay mechanics
  • Adding visuals to enhance levels
• Introduction to the Unreal game engine and building simple prototypes

Curriculum

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Game design theory
• Designing compelling game systems
• Creating quests and objectives
• Core gameplay mechanics
• Visual enhancement of game levels
• Introduction to the Unreal game engine
• Building simple game prototypes