California Institute of Arts
Introduction to Game Design
This course is an introduction to the primary concepts of gaming, and an exploration of how these basic concepts affect the way gamers interact with our games| Length | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2-3 hours per week |
| Price | Free |
| Subject | Design, Art |
| Level | Beginner |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English, Chinese, Ukrainian, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian, Spanish |
About this course
Welcome! This course is an introduction to the primary concepts of gaming, and an exploration of how these basic concepts affect the way gamers interact with our games. In this course you will understand what defines a “game” and the mechanics and rules behind different types of games. Through four linked assignments you'll learn ways to create and describe a game concept, and specifically what makes a compelling game. This course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings of games, and all assignments can be completed with a pencil and paper – no previous programming knowledge is required.
Welcome! This course is an introduction to the primary concepts of gaming, and an exploration of how these basic concepts affect the way gamers interact with our games. In this course you will understand what defines a “game” and the mechanics and rules behind different types of games. Through four linked assignments you'll learn ways to create and describe a game concept, and specifically what makes a compelling game. This course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings of games, and all assignments can be completed with a pencil and paper – no previous programming knowledge is required.
What you'll learn
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Video Game Development
Gameplay
Video Game Design
Game Design
Course syllabus
Week 1: The Simplest Games
Week 2: Rules and Discovery
Week 3: Tell a Story
Week 4: The Friend and the Enemy
Meet the instructors
Fran Krause
Faculty, Character Animation
School of Film/Video