Video Game Design

Course Description

This course provides an interactive environment with lectures, in-class exercises, discussions, and hands-on projects focused on the fundamentals of video game development. It emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, brainstorming, and storytelling. To build a practical understanding of game development, students will create small games throughout the course. Working in teams, students will participate in all aspects of building a serious game. They will learn how to generate ideas, develop a narrative, and transform their story into a playable experience. Additionally, students will create small-scale games related to different topics to explore how video games can help us understand and address challenges such as mental health.

Key Topics

• Principles of game development
• Collaborative tools for team design projects
• Storytelling, character development & plot construction