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Course Description

Design by Edler V. 

Game designers are imaginative storytellers who combine art and technology. Craft your own interactive worlds that captivate players. Begin by designing on paper, focusing on core mechanics, balance and flow. Then, transition your ideas into a digital space. Build and test prototypes while learning to navigate game development platforms like Unity. Discover how to collect and incorporate player feedback to make your product even better. This course emphasizes the design process to create a polished and engaging game.

Learner Outcomes

Learning outcomes in this introductory course include:

  • Develop engaging stories and challenges
  • Apply game design principles to paper and digital prototypes
  • Understand core mechanics, balance and flow
  • Navigate game development platforms like Unity
  • Prototype, test and evaluate games 

 

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

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Section Schedule
Oct 12, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 12, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
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Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $370.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 02, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 30, 2024 to Oct 10, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 12, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024
Instructors
Necessary Supplies
Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $75 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

Section Notes

This course requires access to Unity. Please visit the Unity website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.

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