Certificate in Game Craft
The Game Craft certificate introduces you to the art and science of game design and development. It is designed to equip you with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to enter the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of game development.
Certificate Overview
The Game Craft certificate provides you with a focused, hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of video game design and development. It covers key aspects of game design, including storytelling, level design, mechanics, and user experience. Gain practical skills in using industry-standard tools and technologies as well as knowledge of the game development pipeline, including project management, collaboration, and the iterative nature of game development.
Why study Game Craft?
Understanding Game Craft
Develop a solid understanding of the principles and theories of game creation, including player psychology, engagement, and narrative structure.
Industry Tools
Learn to use industry-standard game development tools, engines, and software, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
Create Gaming Prototypes
Create game prototypes to test and iterate on game mechanics and design.
Understand Game Development
Learn what goes into the game development pipeline, including project management, collaboration with team members, and the ideation of game development.
Programming Skills
Learn introductory programming skills relevant to game development, including scripting languages commonly used in the industry.
Hands-On Experience
Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard game development tools, engines, and software, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
What can you do with a certificate in Game Craft after graduation?
A certificate in Game Craft helps prepare students for careers in the gaming industry. Here are a few careers that will benefit from this certificate.
Game Designer
A game designer creates the concepts, mechanics, and rules of a video game. They develop storylines, and characters and collaborate with other team members like artists and developers.
Project Manager
A project manager oversees the development and production process of a video game, ensuring the project stays on schedule, within budget, and meets quality standards.
Game Developer
A game developer writes the code that brings a video game to life, implementing gameplay mechanics, graphics, and user interfaces.
Level Designer
A level designer creates the layouts, environments, and challenges within a video game, shaping the player’s experience through carefully crafted levels and stages.
Featured Courses
Courses in the Game Craft experience are interactive, hands-on, and designed to develop real-world skills.
GAME 201
Introduction to Game Craft
An immersive and hands-on course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of game design, development, and interactive storytelling. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the game creation process, from conceptualization to prototyping, emphasizing creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
GAME 329
Interactive and Immersive Game Experience Design
Explores the principles and techniques of creating compelling, interactive, and immersive gaming experiences. This course goes beyond basic game design concepts, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies, storytelling, and user engagement.
GAME 399
Collaborative Game Design
This course focuses on the collaborative and interdisciplinary aspects of designing digital games. Students work together to understand, ideate, and implement creative game concepts. The emphasis is on teamwork, effective communication, and leveraging the diverse skills of team members to produce innovative and engaging game experiences.
GAME 429
Games for Training and Teaching
An innovative course designed to explore the intersection of game design and training and teaching. This course focuses on leveraging game mechanics, interactive simulations, and immersive experiences as powerful tools for training and education.
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