Introduction to Game Design
This course is part of Game Design: Art and Concepts Specialization.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Game Design: Art and Concepts Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create engaging game mechanics and rules
Develop compelling game narratives
Design balanced gameplay systems
Craft meaningful player interactions
Understand character roles in games
Implement effective feedback systems
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.55 Hours PreRecorded video
4 peer reviews
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course introduces students to the core concepts of game design without requiring programming knowledge. Through a series of hands-on projects, students learn to create and refine paper-based games while understanding fundamental gaming principles. The curriculum covers game mechanics, rules development, storytelling in games, and character design. Students progress from simple single-player concepts to more complex multiplayer interactions, learning how to balance gameplay and create engaging player experiences. The course emphasizes practical design skills and creative problem-solving through iterative development.
The Simplest Games
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Rules and Discovery
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Tell a Story
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The Friend and the Enemy
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Game Design: Art and Concepts Specialization
Instructor
Innovative Animator and Storyteller
Fran Krause, originally from Utica, New York, is a distinguished faculty member in the Character Animation Department at CalArts. After obtaining his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, he moved to New York City, where he honed his skills as an animator and story artist on notable projects such as Blue’s Clues, Superjail, Little Einsteins, and Saturday Night Live. His acclaimed short film, Mister Smile, garnered attention at over fifty film festivals, winning prestigious awards at events like the Ottawa Animation Festival. In addition to directing and co-creating pilots for Cartoon Network, including Utica Cartoon and Upstate Four, Fran has contributed to projects with Buck Studios and worked on storyboards for Over the Garden Wall. He earned his MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College in 2014 and is also known for his popular comic series, Deep Dark Fears, published in book form by Ten Speed Press in 2015.
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