Game Industry Introduction

Get to know the basics and the history of the game industry. Good for anybody starting into games.

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Educator

Jussi Autio

Level

Advanced

Location

Online.
Study when it suites you.

Hours and Credits

One month of studies.

Certificate

Certificate upon completion.
Subject for review.

Description

This course will guide you to game industry by coverting the history but also introducing you to all the key areas in game industry!

Requirements

None.

Outcome

You will have deeper understanding of what game industry includes, its history and backgrounds enabling you more easily understand background for various areas and it will help you find new areas involved in game development!

Modules

Module

Introduction

Description

Lets get started and get an understanding of the areas involved in game industry.

Requirements

Lets get started and get an understanding of the areas involved in game industry.

Outcome

You have basic knowledge of the area we'll cover!

Pages

Lets Get Started
What Is A Game?
Terminology
Types Of Games
Play Games
Gaming Platforms

Module

Game Industry Overview

Description

This chapter will describe how the industry is structured businesswise.

Requirements

This chapter will describe how the industry is structured businesswise.

Outcome

You have a deeper knowledge of all kinda of business approaches availabel for the industry.

Pages

Game Business Overview
Most Sold Games

Module

History

Description

Here we will look into the history of game - from the early days of mankind till today.

Requirements

Here we will look into the history of game - from the early days of mankind till today.

Outcome

You will have a wider understanding of where games can be found, all formats available, events taking place and history of games industry.

Pages

Ancient Games
History Of Games - Part 1
History Of Games - Part 2
History Of Games - Part 3
History Of Games - Part 4
History Of Games - Part 5
History Of Games - Part 6

Module

Road To Success

Description

This segment covers the basic ideas you need to do well to make a hobby into a career.

Requirements

This segment covers the basic ideas you need to do well to make a hobby into a career.

Outcome

You will have understanding of team building, budgeting, game concepting, sales materials and how to use all that to get funded.

Pages

13 Ways To Success
Team Building
Sources Of Money
Getting Funded
What Game To Make
Knowing Your Players
Sales Materials
What Else Could Be Done

Module

Game Culture

Description

There are so many ways to play games and games are in so many places. Here we will go through them all!

Requirements

There are so many ways to play games and games are in so many places. Here we will go through them all!

Outcome

You will have a wider knowledge of all the kind of ways games are played, where you can find games and how they are used.

Pages

Game Media
Game Conventions
Game Competitions
Game Jams
Gaming Trends
Streaming
Esports
Game Industry Failures
And More
Jobs In The Industry

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