Game Design
This game design course is your ticket to a world of in-depth understanding of game creation. Discover the essence, tools, and challenges of the game design profession. Find out what qualities make you not only a designer but also a master of your craft. During the course, we will develop a concept document that has the potential to turn into an exciting mobile or PC project. We will touch on game engines only superficially, but the emphasis will be on documentation: from the first pitch document to a detailed concept.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Gain a deep understanding of the basics of game design, including the role of a game designer, important tools, and the benefits and challenges of the profession.
- Learn how to communicate and interact with different members of the development team, which is important for effective game design.
- Learn how to develop monetization strategies for games, as well as understand the basics of game world creation and character development.
- Gain practical skills in level design and an understanding of different types of game mechanics, their role in creating gameplay, and their use in digital projects.
- Learn about indie game design, including real-life success stories, the challenges faced by indie developers, and the importance of balancing in games. Learn how to create effective concept documents to present your projects.
Program
- Introduction
- Working in a development team
- Monetization in games
- Creating a game world
- Character development
- Creating tutorials
- Level design
- Independent game development (Indie)
- Stages of project development
- Definition and classification of game mechanics
- Game mechanics in the creation of gameplay
- Using applied mechanics in digital projects
- Balancing theory in games
- Game in the imagination: psychology and biochemistry of the game
- Independent game design
- Creating a concept document