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Series:Certificate in Basic Game Design

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This Certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment.

In the first course, you will discover resources for developing game design, identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will come away with knowing the different activities that are part of game design, being able to flesh out a game idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game design experience, and have a basic understanding of how to work with game developers.


In the second course, you will you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games.
 
By successfully completing this Certificate in Basic Game Design, you will have taken the first steps into understanding game design, and being able to create your own games.

Key Details

Tuition:  $395.00





Schedule Information

Class Name (Course #/Class ID) Location Start Date Class Schedule
Intermediate Video Game Design (9336 /66573) Online 03/03/2025 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 4 sessions starting 3/3/2025, ending 3/28/2025 (New lessons are released at your own pace in this 16 hour course.)
Introduction to Game Design (COAP4604U (9337) /66572) Online 02/03/2025 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 4 sessions starting 2/3/2025, ending 2/28/2025 (New lessons are released at your own pace in this 16 hour course.)

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Normandale Community College - Continuing Education

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