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Overview
The Game Design - Art and Concepts Specialization course is offered by Coursera - Calarts. Stemming from the principles of storytelling and design established in CalArts’ renowned Animation programs, this Specialization lays a primary foundation for experimentation and exploration of video game design, story, character development, and winning gameplay before programming begins.
These four courses emphasize the self-reliance and personal expression of the gaming artist, and encourage you to take conceptual risks and develop new modes of expression and form through gaming.
What you'll learn
- Ways to create and describe a game concept
- Evaluation and interpretion of different story styles
- Concepts and approaches involved in creating successful character designs
Skills you'll gain
- Interactive Storytelling
- Game Design Document
- Video Game Design
- Game Design
- Video Game Development
- Gameplay
- Level Design
- Art
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Introduction to Game Design
- Story and Narrative Development for Video Games
- World Design for Video Games
- Character Design for Video Games
- Game Design Document: Define the Art and Concepts
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
User Experience Design Game Design View 70 other Short Courses in User Experience Design in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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
- No prior experience required
Tuition Fees
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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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