Game Design Certificate of Accomplishment

The Game Design certificate is for students that want a general knowledge of the principles of game design and application of those principles on a variety of platforms. Students will learn concepts in board and card game creation, as well as gaining knowledge on creating games using digital tools and engines. Problem-solving common issues in the game design pipeline will be an emphasis of this program.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and apply the principles of game design
• Collaborate in a group to organize and design a game prototype
• Critically analyze the design of a game
• Express the game pipeline through collaborative digital design projects
• Discuss and use advanced scripting and node-based programming languages
• Discover effective methodologies for game mechanics and designs
• Discover rapid prototyping in the context of game design