Introduction to Video Game Design
This Introductory certificate course welcomes aspiring video game designers to experience the creation process of digital interactive computer games for the Video Games industries.
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Quick facts
| Online Certificate |
| 4 weeks |
| Portfolio not required |
Student profile
How this program works:
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Introduction to Video Game Design
Online Program Description
This course teaches students how to design interactive digital entertainment. They will study game design theory, including system design, gameplay design and level design, economics, rewards and monetization.
Students will be introduced to tools used by professional designers. Video Game Design students learn how to design, test and polish their own games.
Who Should
Attend this program
Beginners, Aspiring game designers, people that like to create interactive entertainment with a good technical understanding, must enjoy using computer game engine software.
Artists that like to design and create strategies with a wild imagination. Artists that are intrigued of the behind the scenes work done in the video games industry.
Our
Target Student
Beginners, Aspiring game designers who are deeply passionate about digital interactive entertainment.
Artists who recognize and understand their strengths of what they can be best at, and can build a rewarding career.
Not Our
Target Student
Artists looking for general education, undecided or unknowledgeable about career paths.
We recommend taking our other short introductory courses to find and recognize their strengths.
Program Outline
Introduction to Video Game Design
Week 1
What is a Game?
- What is a Video Game Designer?
Week 2
What is a player?
- Personas Definition
Week 3
Storytelling
- Narrative in Games
Week 4
Challenges & Rules
- Creating a game structure
All asssignments have to be succesfully completed to pass the course.
Course codes: INGAME-100, INGAME-200, INGAME-300, INGAME-400.
Vancouver Animation School reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
100% Online
Live Classes
- Small class sizes
- 1 live session per week, one hour per session
- 1 live support classes per week, one hour per session
- Office Hours support
Assignments
Workload
- Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
- Online activities
- Assignments workload 10 - 20 hours per week
Times
Schedules
- Schedules are assembled by time zone
- Applicants will provide 3 time preferences in the application form.
- We do our best to match those preferences between students and teachers.
Bonus Live
Mentorship Classes
Every week, students have access to additional live classes of their preference.
Software Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Software.
Academic discounts are available to our students.
Unity Game Engine
Free for VANAS Students
Excel
Free for VANAS Students
System Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Hardware.
Windows System
Processor: 3 GHZ or higher
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Apple Mac OSX
Processor: Core Duo / Intel
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Internet
Broadband, High Speed connection
10 Mbps Download (Recommended)
1 Mbps Upload (Recommended)
Webcam & Headset
These are essential tools for Online Programs
Canadian Designation
An official transcript is the VANAS' certified statement of your academic record. The official paper transcript is printed on security sensitive paper and contains the Institution seal and signature of the Institution Registrar.
The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia’s brand for quality post- secondary education.
The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education administers associated regulations.
A joint initiative of the provinces and territories, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC),
Established in 1990 to fulfill Canada’s obligations under the UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies.
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is meant to protect students, schools, and employers. It ensures that a school is educating its students and meeting quality standards. If you choose a school that isn’t accredited, it may be difficult to use your academic credentials. Few employers will take your education seriously. Additionally, you may not be able to transfer your credit hours or degree to an accredited school.
If you are learning for personal enjoyment, accreditation may not be important to you. However, if you want to use your academic credential in the workplace or plan on furthering your education at a later date, accreditation is essential.
“I wanted to move to the next level in my career, for a long time I wanted to learn
character animation because I love movement and the possibility to make a
digital 3d character come to life, make feelings believable!”
Hermann TroegerEducation by real Artists who love helping Artists succeed.
Your Tuition is Protected
The Student Training Completion Fund is established under the Private Training Act
and provides consumer protection to students enrolled in programs at institutions
registered with the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).
Career Pathway
VANAS Introduction to
Video Game Design
4 weeks
1 year
VANAS Video Game
Design Diploma