International Certification- Game Design

Course details

Behind the flashy visuals and slick programming of today's games lies the design work of the "visionaries". It is the core design elements of strategy and interaction, which hold the interest of the player and lead to the long-lasting success of a game title. Effective design is a culmination of many factors, yet those who excel in this field are well versed in all aspects of the game production process.

The Areas Of Study Include:

Games Concept Design, Games Strategy, the Psychology of Game Play, Script Writing, Character Development, 3D design and Animation and Game Level Design as well as highly necessary critical and analytical skills associated with skills in Communications Design, Project Management, Business and Copyright Law; this ensure our students excel in the competitive, commercial environment.

What The Course Covers

• Principles of Game Design-foundations in the principles and elements of design
• Introduction to Interactive Entertainment
• Historical and critical perspectives to the evolution of gaming
• Technology behind computer games
• Research and analytical skills required
• Cultural and business aspects of the industry
• Narrative, Scripting, Storyboarding and Character Development
• Principles and strategies to develop characters
• Concepts of scripts and storyboards
• Game Level Design - theories, concepts and methodologies of designing effective levels in a game.
• Psychology of Play
• Satisfying the needs of the player
• Empowering the player
• Balancing reward and punishment
• Compelling the player to continue
• Serious Games
• Business
• Marketing
• Research and development
• Looking at traditionally non-game markets
• Animation, Modeling, Texturing
• 3D modeling tools and skills
• Construction and manipulation of 3D models
• Advanced Game Design - advanced tools for movement and interaction such as weapons, vehicles; techniques n production
• Audio for Multimedia Projects - the correct implementation of audio is a crucial part of games and its success; students develop a 'vocabulary' that effectively allows them to communicate with the player.
• Interactive Entertainment Project - culmination of their study to produce a major project to show off the skills learned.
• New Media Internship - examination and analysis of business methodologies, communication models, production work flows and design strategies.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this 12 months course, you will receive a certification accredited by SAE International and Navitas. This certificate is internationally recognized in the industry, but does not constitute a DIPLOMA of education within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Entry Requirements

Students need to have a Highschool Certificate or be above the age of 21 years. All classes are in English and students need good written and spoken English.