ONCE1155 - Introduction to Game Design
Course Description
Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This course provides 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. By completing this course, you can take the first steps into understanding game design and how it can be applied in your field.
This ONLINE Course is offered through partnership with LERN/UGotClass.
Course Outline
Unit 1
What Makes a Game?
- Practical Definition for Game
- The Anatomy of a Game
- Games and Play
- Different Types of Games
Unit 2
Essentials of Design
- Getting Beyond a Game Idea
- Game Verbs and Game Mechanics
- Documentation
- Test Early, Test Often
Unit 3
Game Design: Solo and in Teams
- Defining Development Needs
- Roles in Game Design
- Finding Design and Development Partners
Unit 4
Serious Games & Gamification
- Games Beyond Entertainment
- Designing "Serious" Games
- Gamification
- Designing Gamification Systems
Notes
This course is part of the Certificate in Basic Game Design.
Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policy: A participant who withdraws from a non-credit course, in writing, up to one-week prior to the starting date of the course, will receive a refund, minus a $25 withdrawal fee; for all certificate programs the withdrawal fee is $50. For courses costing $75 or less, the withdrawal fee is $10 per course. No refunds will be given after that time. E-mail your withdrawal request to: ncce@temple.edu. Please note that if you do not officially withdrawal from a course and you do not attend the course, you are still responsible for payment. Temple University reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason. If the course is cancelled, you will be notified, and your entire tuition will be refunded. For more information contact us at ncce@temple.edu or 215-204-4866.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Game Design : Game Design Certificate Bundle