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STUDY LEVEL
Vocational
TUITION
From $7,999 USD
DURATION
9 months
INTAKES
Monthly
DELIVERY MODE
Online
about the course
What will you learn?
Build on your fundamental game design skills, and create more elaborate video games in this intensive course. Using AAA case studies, learn to build immersive game levels and interfaces, combine different gameplay systems to create more engaging experiences, and discover what it takes to launch a successful game.
Dive deeper into the exciting world of games with CG Spectrum’s comprehensive game design course. You’ll learn advanced-level design techniques, take on fun and challenging projects each week, and build the job skills you need to become a valued asset in a game studio.
As an Unreal Academic Partner and online game dev school, CG Spectrum will help you gain speed and confidence with industry-leading software Unreal Engine, and create original work for your portfolio!
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Graduate with an outstanding portfolio
Learn from game experts with real-world experience
Unreal Authorized Training Center & Academic Partner
Blizzard Entertainment training partner
Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes (max 4 students)
course structure
term 1
Designing And Implementing Game Systems
It’s very easy for game designers to get wrapped up in design theories and ideas. But most game ideas need to be touched, felt, played, and tested sooner rather than later. In this term, you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life and find out what goes into making a fun and compelling game.
Great ideas are a dime a dozen, being able to execute them well is more important. Using the concepts, processes, and theories you’ve learned so far, you’ll learn how to validate and express your ideas then apply your new skills and knowledge of level and game systems design to tackle more complex level design problems and areas by creating your own playable game prototype in Unreal.
What will you learn?
- Design advanced game systems, maps, and assets
- Create a compelling game pitch
- Use the Unreal Engine to design and build games
- Whitebox a level in Unreal Engine
term 2
Designing And Creating Shooters
Action and combat are an important part of many different games and genres. This term is about learning how to design and create great AAA combat and action games for PC and consoles. You’ll take all of the theory and basic understanding of the Unreal engine which you have learned in previous terms and really learn how to apply it to make an incredible game that you can show off in your portfolio.
Take your game from idea to designing the game systems, to designing a fun level, to implementing it in Unreal so that others can play it using our custom toolkit for Unreal. You’ll have all the assets and tools you need to build a game, even if you are not an artist or programmer.
What will you learn?
- Create a compelling shooter project in Unreal Engine
- Design and create amazing combat in action games
- Implement complex AI in Unreal
- Design complex objects in the game which players can use
Portfolio projects: Shooter project GDD, and UE shooter project prototype
term 3
Portfolio And Career Development
This final term is dedicated to getting you job-ready! With your mentor’s guidance, you’ll polish your best pieces for your portfolio. As a diploma student, you can access additional career development services to learn how to develop your competitive edge, market yourself, and make the best possible impression in front of employers.
What will you learn?
- Polish your portfolio to impress employers
- Be more confident with negotiation
- Network and self-promote effectively
- Tap into the hidden job market
All diploma students receive additional 1-on-1 career support, portfolio reviews, and industry insights from CG Spectrum’s Career Development Manager.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
What do you need to apply?
- Completion of Introduction to Game Design OR portfolio submission
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