GameCraft: Unleashing Creativity in 2D Game Development

Course Description:

This five-day course is ideal for those interested in 2D video-game design. While this course examines basic programming techniques, it also explores the various disciplines needed to create a game, including game design, art production and sound design. Participants will not only gain a new appreciation for the hard work that goes into making a 2D video-game, but they will also expand their knowledge regarding the tools needed to bring their own game ideas to life by using Unity Software.

 Learning objectives:

• Learning game design techniques such as brainstorming, prototyping, playtesting, iteration, system tuning, motivations and rewards, inputs and user interface.
• Mastering the key disciplines of game development including: production management, game design, coding, 2D art and animation production, sound design and music, and quality assurance.
• Defining the individual steps of the video-game production process.
• Discussing and supporting the dynamics of video game production in a team setting.

 
 Learning outcomes:

• Participants will gain the ability to compare and contrast between different types of 2D video-games.
• Participants will be able to explore basic production skills with a commercial game engine, to design and create game mechanics. 
• Participants will acquire the ability to implement a short working game project, including all the aspects of its development such as game design, art assets creation, sound design, coding, bug fixing and playtesting.
• Participants will obtain knowledge with regards to job descriptions and career opportunities within the game development industry, as well as know the academic pathways into the industry.

Recommended for:
Artists, animators, professionals, creatives, content makers