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Fundamentals of Professional Level Design

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Overview

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This course goes outside the editor to teach you the techniques to build consistently fun levels and maximize the playability of your video game level designs.

Are you a gamer that dreams of building your own levels, either professionally or as a hobby? While modern tools have made this dream more approachable, as a would-be level designer you'll quickly find that your creations fail to live up to your own desires and standards for a fun level. In this course, Fundamentals of Professional Level Design, you'll learn all about the theory and practices professional level designers use to create compelling spaces and gameplay experiences. First, you'll explore basic design concepts and documentation. Next, you'll develop an understanding of the important role of playtesting. Finally, you'll delve into feedback and revisions. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a solid understanding of the tools you'll need to design high quality levels, and be on your way to becoming a professional level designer. Software required: none.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • What Is Level Design? 23mins
  • The Language of Level Design 24mins
  • Level Design Documentation 33mins
  • Polishing the Player Experience 27mins

Taught by

Barret Hudson

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