Game Design and Gamification 2

Dive deeper into game design mechanics and daily work of a designer to become one yourself.

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Educator

Juha Huhtakallio

Level

For both beginners and pros.

Location

Online.
Study when it suites you.

Hours and Credits

One month of studies.

Certificate

Certificate upon completion.
Subject for review.

Description

Game Design and Gamification Part 2 takes you into the working as a game designer area. You will learn to use an efficient toolset to use to complete your game design, common pitfalls and what happens to the design during the production of the game.

Requirements

None. Game Design and Gamification Part 1 recommended.

Outcome

You will learn game design deeply and efficiently.

Modules

Module

Design

Description

This module takes you deeper into game design. Included are checklists and guidelines which are based on real life experience and can save your game project. Also different areas of game design like level design and design document. Communication is one of the key areas of game design which we cover here.

Requirements

This module takes you deeper into game design. Included are checklists and guidelines which are based on real life experience and can save your game project. Also different areas of game design like level design and design document. Communication is one of the key areas of game design which we cover here.

Outcome

You understand the importance of communication to the player. You have studied and used the checklists and guidelines and deepened your game design understanding.

Pages

Basic Game Loop
Components Of A Game
Learning Curve
Communication To The Player
Design Document
Level Design
The Checklist
Bad Games
Where Your Design Fails
Good Design Principles
Game Design Guidelines

Module

Working

Description

Learn what it is like working as a designer and what is required to be a game designer.

Requirements

Learn what it is like working as a designer and what is required to be a game designer.

Outcome

You understand the key elements required to be a game designer and you have learned what is vital to be a successful game designer..

Pages

Game Design Process
Being A Game Designer
Designer Requirements
Working As A Game Designer
Vision Must Exist
Core Extended Wishlist
Redesign A Classic
Biggest Designer Problems
Inspiration
Pitch Your Game

Module

Production

Description

Production module covers typical issues designers face during making the game. This module will help you be the designer in the team and help you understand and focus on the most important issues during production. You will understand the nature of games and the roles in the teams. 

Requirements

Production module covers typical issues designers face during making the game. This module will help you be the designer in the team and help you understand and focus on the most important issues during production. You will understand the nature of games and the roles in the teams. 

Outcome

You will focus on the correct topics during the production making you a more pro designer.

Pages

Game Production
Production Outline
Feature Presentation
Making Games
Roles In The Team
Use Priorities
Metrics
Playability Evaluation

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