Break into the video game industry with theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge from one of the world’s best programs.
In this completely revised 2021 version of the Specialization, learners build the skills necessary to design and development games. The Specialization focuses on both the theory and practice of game making. From a technical standpoint, learners create four game projects in the latest Unity 2020 game engine, include a 2D Shooter, 2D Platformer, First-Person Shooter, and 3D Platformer. In the Capstone Project, learners create a completely original game of their own design from initial concept up to the first playable prototype. The Specialization comes from the Michigan State University game program which is ranked as one of the top programs in North America.
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path. ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your second step down that ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your third step down that ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your fourth step down that ... Enroll for free.
Course 5: Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project
- Offered by Michigan State University. In the game design and development capstone course, you will create an original game from initial ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path. ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your second step down that ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your third step down that ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer
- Offered by Michigan State University. If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your fourth step down that ... Enroll for free.
Course 5: Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project
- Offered by Michigan State University. In the game design and development capstone course, you will create an original game from initial ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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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 techniques. You will continue developing video games using industry standard game development tools, including the Unity 2020 game engine. At the end of the course you will have completed a 3D First-Person Shooter game, and will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games.
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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 skills further and demonstrate your newfound skills as a game developer. The capstone also contains guest talks from game industry professionals at Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Insomniac Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Iron Galaxy, Deep Silver Volition, Goodgame Studios, Stardock, GREE, Heart Shaped Games, and more.
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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 developing videogames using industry standard game development tools, including the Unity game engine. At the end of the course you will have completed a 2D Platformer game, and will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games.
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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 developing video games using industry standard game development tools, including the Unity 2020 game engine. At the end of the course you will have completed two hands-on projects, including an Intro to Unity project and a 2D Shooter game, and will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games.
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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. You will continue developing video games using industry standard game development tools, including the Unity 2020 game engine. At the end of the course you will have completed a 3D Platformer game, and will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games.
Taught by
Brian Winn
