Introduction to Game Development

Break into the video game industry with theoretical, technical, and business knowledge from one of the world's best programs.This Specialization covers the theoretical and practical foundations of video game production using the Unity 3D game engine. The Specialization is taught by faculty at Michigan State University with over fifty years of combined experience building games and teaching game production. Michigan State University is one of the top-rated game design and development programs in North America. You'll learn to develop a game concept; prototype, test, and iterate on your ideas; a

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Created by: Brian Winn

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Course Description

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path. Making games is a creative and technical art form. In this course you will familiarize yourself with the tools and practices of game development. You will get started developing your own videogames using the industry standard game development tools, including the Unity3D game engine and C#. At the end of the course you will have completed three hands-on projects and will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games. This course is for individuals interested in becoming a game designer, game artist, or game programmer.

Time: 27h

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Brian Winn

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Brian M. Winn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Information and Director of the Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab at Michigan State University. Winn designs, creates, and researches interactive media, including game design, digital game-based learning and interactive health communication. Winn's expertise is in designing "meaningful games" that combine play and serious objectives. Winn's award-winning interactive media work has been presented, exhibited, and experienced around the world. Winn is an accomplished teacher who became an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2001 and a Lilly Teaching Fellow in 2005. Winn is a co-founder and director of the undergraduate Game Design and Development program at Michigan State University, which is rated in the top game programs in North America by Princeton Review. Winn serves as a member of the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council and a faculty advisor of the MSU SpartaSoft game developers student group.

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By Stephon G on 7-Feb-16

Very great course. The instruction is spot on, allowing me to listen while I work without the need to actually watch the video. Definitely worth it for novices and even intermediate level developers.

By Donovan H on 6-Jun-19

Great introduction to game development in Unity. This course makes it easy to get your feet wet and learn some of Unity's interface before expecting you to try to dig deeper into topics that are more in depth. I'm glad I took this course and am currently taking the other courses in this specialization. I expect to complete this. It's worth the money if you need direction.

By Vladimir L on 16-Sep-19

Very well structured course!

By Sofi N on 12-Sep-19

This is a really amazing course. I learned a lot. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

By Mohamamd O on 16-Sep-19

it was Excellent Course to enter Game Development world instructor Brian Winn lectures very helpful and informativealso the projects were really helpful and well constructed to give the student a whole overview on how games are made. I really enjoyed taking this course and excited to complete next specialization courses.

By Ahmed S on 17-Aug-19

great course that gives you enough solid knowledge to help u build a career in game development

By Asad U K on 15-Aug-19

best game development course for beginners

By on 14-Aug-19

It's really Introduction to Game Development. Love it!

By Jardel F d C on 23-Jul-19

Very constructive course, I learned some game dev concepts that I never saw. The homework projects are very complete into the proposed subject for the week, are treated all methodical and consistent. So far, this course is the best that I have invested my time. Certainly I'm going to subscribe in the second course of this program.

By Pranavi on 1-Jul-19