Video Game Design Course
This course equips you with essential skills in core gameplay mechanics, level and mission creation, user interface design, and polishing game feel to develop impressive small-scale games. You will learn to scope minimum viable products effectively, document features for collaborative teams, and adapt proven mechanics into unique, market-ready games suitable for contemporary platforms, ensuring efficient development and reduced risks for indie creators.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in crafting player roles, objectives, and core gameplay loops, transforming them into captivating mechanics, levels, and missions. Master intuitive controls, sleek UI designs, and effective feedback mechanisms, while developing a feasible MVP backed by thorough documentation. Analyse top indie games, enhance game feel, and deliver a refined, playable prototype swiftly.
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Develop skills
- Core gameplay design: Develop engaging loops, objectives, and expandable mechanics rapidly.
- Level and mission design: Create detailed documentation, engaging sequences, rewards, and balanced pacing.
- UI and control systems: Design intuitive HUDs, responsive inputs, and immediate feedback loops.
- MVP game planning: Define features, assess efforts accurately, and minimise risks in indie development.
- Game feel polishing: Optimise camera movements, audio cues, and visual effects for immersive fun.
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