Introduction to Game Design

The Introduction to Game Design short course explores the arena in which games are produced. Learners conceptualise their ideas in a proposal document and are introduced to the business of game development, game styles and titles, as well as appropriate distribution channels, and pricing. Learners explore game specifications such as the interface, world types and publishing formats. The marketing campaign and the generation of marketing material are explored. Finally, learners are exposed to the publishing and distribution of games.