Game Design and Development: Project Fundamentals — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 48m 📚 28 lessons

Game Design and Development: Project Fundamentals

Gain the essential knowledge to design, plan, and understand the technical principles behind creating your first video game project.

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About this course

Dreaming of creating your own video games but don't know where to start? Unlock the foundational knowledge required to bring your game ideas to life, starting from core concepts. This course will guide you through the entire game development process, equipping you with the fundamental understanding and practical principles needed to conceptualize, design, and plan your own playable game project.What you'll learn:Understand the core phases of the game development lifecycle, from initial concept to a playable prototype.Design compelling game mechanics, rules, and engaging player experiences.Learn fundamental programming concepts essential for implementing game logic.Apply basic game design patterns for structuring levels and managing player progression.Practice structuring game projects using version control principles for collaborative and iterative development.Grasp the importance of accessibility in game design for a wider and more inclusive audience.Develop a detailed game design document for a personal project from scratch.This course systematically introduces key terminology and foundational concepts, progressing through game design principles, core development considerations, and practical project planning for an end-to-end learning experience. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in game development, programming, or design. No prerequisites are required. Start your journey into the exciting world of game creation today.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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