Game Design for Beginner

Course details

Description

Game Design for Beginner, Whether you’re hoping to work for a major game studio or considering developing and publishing your own indie game, learning how to be a game designer is the most important skill you will need to learn. This Game Design for Beginners course aims to give you a well-rounded look at beginner-level techniques in 3D game development, computer animation, digital painting and programming.

The course begins with an introduction to Unity3D, the exciting software used to create hundreds of popular and successful videogames. This includes lessons on the benefits of Unity3D Free vs Pro, how to download and install it and a basic look at the default layout and hierarchy system of Unity3D.

You will then be taught about coding in C#, the object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. This unit includes substantial lessons on syntax symbols, grammar, debugging, enum, arithmetic, conditionals, loop basics and method structures, amongst others. If most of these terms aren’t familiar to you now, there’s nothing to worry about, as you will quickly be taught everything you need to know to create 2D and 3D masterpieces pulled straight out of your imagination.

Finally, you will learn to master the fundamentals, from keyboard inputs and triggers to camera states and raycast setups. This last section also covers directional movement, spawned objects, player gravity rotation setup and GameObject Primitive. If your dream is to create inspirational stories set in fantastic worlds, then this course is the perfect place to start.
Topics also include:

• Unit3D Project Browser
• Customising your Unity3D workspace
• Anatomy of a script
• Shorthand arithmetic
• Array and list
• Switch case basics
• While and nested loop
• Method arguments and scope
• Method overloading
• Method return values
• Animator scripts
• On mouse events

Course Design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of

• Video lessons
• Online study materials
• Assignment

Learning Outcome

Learn about games types, loops and arcs
Get introduced to the game industry and learn about its purposes
Be able to apply game layers and learn how to get free assets
Understand how to do crowdfunding and publishing
Be aware of the top ten mistakes people usually make while game developing.

Why Study This Course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills attesting to your knowledge.
The Game Design for Beginner is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Course Curriculum
1. Game Structure

• Introduction
• What Is A Game
• Game Types
• Game Loops
• Game Arcs

2. Game Industry

• Game Roles – Part
• Game Roles – Part 
• Game Industry
• Game Purposes

3. Game Layers

• Game Layers – How to separate elements
• Tutorials – How to teach the player
• Licensing – How to get free assets

4. Development

• Game Design Document and Game Design Canvas
• Crowdfunding
• Publishing
• Top 10 Game Designer Mistakes
• Thank You And Congratulations

5. Assignment
6. Recommended Readings Updated on 19 April, 2022