From Prototype To Production
Prototype and complete original games for Unreal Engine 5 following the full game production pipeline.
MY GAME DESIGN OBJECTIVES AT UAT
My Learning Journey
From the first idea to a finished game, every project is an opportunity to learn, experiment, and grow as a designer.
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THE FOUNDATION
Game Design Course Description
Game Design students focus on the design principles, skills and techniques required to create mechanics, game documentation and functioning prototypes for innovative game projects. Students will utilize industry-standard toolsets and resources, including game programming, scripting and asset creation. The coursework emphasizes design skills such as design documentation, systems design, level design, game balancing, play-testing, interactive storytelling and user experience design.
Students in the Game Design program will also take a critical approach to the study of gameplay, player interaction and community dynamics as well as the unique features of multiple video game platforms such as PC, console, mobile and virtual reality. In team-based projects, design students work with artists and programmers to create complete projects.
Applying all the elements of the game creation process, Game Design students will also develop the mentorship and leadership skills to complete projects from initial concept to publishing a final product.
SIX OBJECTIVES · ONE CREATIVE JOURNEY
Degree Objectives
Build Systems And Mechanics
Create and implement game elements, systems and play mechanics using industry standard tools, techniques and production methods, including both art and scripting/programming and blueprint applications.
Design With Purpose
Demonstrate effective game design practices and techniques within the project scope and context such as genre, style, platform and audience.
Evaluate The Experience
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate game designs for a variety of game play mechanics, game applications and game genres.
Communicate The Vision
Effectively articulate game design elements and mechanics across disciplines utilizing written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborate And Lead
Establish collaboration, mentorship and professional leadership skills by working with other disciplines to deliver highly polished and completed projects.
