Diploma in Game Design and Development
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Diploma in Game Design and Development
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Overview
The present generation is obsessed with games. From little kid to adult, there are games based on age. Have you ever played Criminal Case, Candy Crush Saga or Clash or Clan?
The Diploma in Game Design and Development course illustrated the techniques and skills you need for designing a game. At first, you will learn the whole process of game development. Then, the course discusses the financial tips for gamers.
The final part of the course shows you how to design a game for social sites.
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Who is the course for?
- Game makers or developers who want to improve their game development skills.
- People who have an interest in game development and software.
Entry Requirement:
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
- Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
Assessment:
- At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful.
- Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam.
Certification:
- After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £14.99 or in PDF format at a cost of £11.99.
- PDF certificate’s turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hard copy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
Why choose us?
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts;
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
- The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification;
- Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Path:
The Diploma in Game Design and Development is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following careers:
- Animator
- Assistant Producer
- Audio Engineer
- Creative Director
- Game Designer
- Game Developer
- Game Programmer
- Games Artist
- Product Manager
- Software Developer.
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Course Curriculum
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Introduction To Game Creation 00:30:00
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Essential Tools 01:00:00
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Basics of Game Design 01:00:00
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2D Game Creation Software 01:00:00
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3D Game Creation Software 01:00:00
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3D Game Creation 00:30:00
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Game Modification 01:00:00
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How To Create a Game on a Social Site 00:30:00
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Wrapping Up 00:15:00
Introduction To Game Creation -
Introduction 01:00:00
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Basic Concept of Internet Safety 01:00:00
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A Simple Guide for Buying budget Gaming 01:00:00
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Keep Track of what you Spend 00:30:00
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Why Being Naive Can Make Your Fortune 00:30:00
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If you Need Help Get It 01:00:00
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Be Careful not to Get Hooked 01:00:00
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How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Work 00:30:00
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The Best Way to Finance Games 00:15:00
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Introduction 01:00:00
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How to Use the Application Launcher 00:30:00
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Farmville on Facebook 01:00:00
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Facebook Words with Friends 01:00:00
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Facebook Social City 01:00:00
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Finding Free Social Games 01:00:00
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Being A Hero In Social Site Game 00:30:00
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The Best Social Site Games 01:00:00
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How to separate learning myths from reality 00:30:00
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2D Game
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Game Development XNA GameStudio
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Frequently Asked Questions
Start by learning basic game design principles, understanding game engines like Unity or Unreal, and practicing simple 2D projects. Focus on creativity, logic, and consistent practice to gradually build your skills and confidence.
A game designer creates the core rules, systems, mechanics, and story that make a game fun and functional. They act as the "architect" of a video game, designing the gameplay experience through documentation, prototyping, and collaboration with developers, artists, and programmers to bring their vision to life.
30 is not too old to get a degree in video game design. Many students start or return to college as adults. It would be unfair to say that returning to school in your 30s is easy, especially if you have a job and dependents. However, many online programs are designed to accommodate adult learners.
A games design degree offers diverse career opportunities across creative and technical fields: Game Designer. Game designers craft a game's rules, characters and worlds, Game Tester, Game Project Manager, Game Programmer, Gaming Journalist, Digital Interface Designer, Multimedia Specialist, Visual Effects Artist.
No. AI supports designers by automating repetitive and data-heavy tasks, while creative vision, experience design, and artistic judgment remain human-led.
