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Overview
Break into the video game industry with theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge from one of the world’s best programs.
In this completely revised 2021 version of the Specialization, learners build the skills necessary to design and development games.
The Game Design and Development with Unity 2020 offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan focuses on both the theory and practice of game making. From a technical standpoint, learners create four game projects in the latest Unity 2020 game engine, include a 2D Shooter, 2D Platformer, First-Person Shooter, and 3D Platformer. In the Capstone Project, learners create a completely original game of their own design from initial concept up to the first playable prototype. The Specialization comes from the Michigan State University game program which is ranked as one of the top programs in North America.
Applied Learning Project
Learners build four complete Unity game projects while acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in the game industry. Learners build a solid foundation for industry roles as a game designer, level designer, technical designer, technical artist, programmer, and/or producer.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter
- Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer
- Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter
- Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer
- Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project
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Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner Level
- Basic computer literacy
- The ability to follow instructions and learn new software interfaces
- Programming experience is not required
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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