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.