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Video Game Design

Video Game Idea - Concept to Launch (9037632)


Description

This capstone project course is designed for students who have already completed some game development training and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Throughout this course, students will go from game concept to market research, and then into the full design, development, and publishing of their own video game. They will also create a comprehensive business plan that outlines their target market, monetization strategy, and go-to-market approach. By the end of the course, students will have a fully functional and published game, along with the skills and knowledge to launch it successfully.

Content
  • From Ideas to Impact – The Art of Video Game Development
  • Game Concept & Market Research
  • Defining Your Game & Understanding the Market
  • Brainstorm Your Game Concept
  • Research Successful Games
  • Defining Your Target Audience
  • SWOT Analysis of Your Game
  • Complete Game Concept Design (GCD)
  • Game Concept Presentation
  • Business Plan Development
  • Dream Big and Monetize Your Game!
  • Defining Your Game's Business Model
  • Outlining Your Monetization Strategy
  • Creating a Solid Marketing Plan
  • Create Your Game Budget
  • Compiling Your Business Plan
  • Business Plan Presentation
  • Game Design Document
  • Crafting Your Game Development Document
  • Defining Your Game Mechanics
  • Creating a Wireframe
  • Design Play Levels & Features
  • Completed Game Development Document
  • Game Design Presentation
  • Prototyping And Development
  • Introduction to Prototyping
  • Core Play Game Mechanics
  • Focus on Player Control and Physics
  • Complete Your First Level
  • Deploying Your Game Prototype
  • Prototype Presentation
  • 3D Modeling And Animation
  • Bringing Your Game To Life
  • Review 3D Modeling Techniques
  • Designing Final Game Assets
  • Animating Your Characters And Objects
  • Adding Pre-Built Game Assets
  • 3D Modeling Presentation
  • Final Game Development
  • Get Your Game "Done"!
  • Additional Levels, Menu & Improved UI
  • Sound, Music And Visual Effects
  • Fix Bugs And Refining Mechanics
  • Publish Your Game
  • The Final Step In Your Journey 
  • Launch On App Stores
  • Promote Your Published Game
  • Create Your Pitch Deck
  • Present To Stakeholders And Investors
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
Prerequisites