Train2Game Games Designer

Section 1 Part A

• Introduction
• The Game Designer
• What is a Computer Game?

Lesson 1

• Computer Game Genres
• Introduction to Game genres
• Action Games
• FPS
• Fighting Games
• Platformers
• Strategy based games
• Role playing

Lesson 2

• The Development Process
• High Level Concept
• Pitch Doc / Proposal
• Full Design
• Prototype
• Proof of Concept
• The Vertical Slice
• Full Production
• Pre-Alpha
• Alpha
• Beta
• Q/A submission
• Hardware Submission
• Master Candidate
• Gold Master

Lesson 3

• Competitive Game Analysis
• Introduction to Game Analysis
• Examples & Exercises

Section 1 Part B

Lesson 4

• Computer Hardware Formats
• Introduction to the Hardware
• Understanding Hardware restrictions
• Hardware submission restrictions

Lesson 5

• Documenting Your Game 1/3
• Benefits of Documentation
• Pitch Document

Lesson 6

• Documenting Your Game 2/3
• Story Bible
• Script

Lesson 7

• Documenting Your Game 3/3
• The Design Document
• Technical Design Document
• Test plan

Section 1 Part C

Lesson 8

• Principles of Game Design 1/4
• The Structure of Games
• What players want
• Brainstorming a game idea
• The importance of sound and music
• Fundamentals

Lesson 9

• Principles of Game Design 2/4
• Design considerations for Massively Multiplayer
• Paper Design

Lesson 10

• Principles of Game Design 3/4
• Genre Specific Game Design Issues

Lesson 11

• Principles of Game
• Design 4/4
• Dialog and Story
• Level Design

Lesson 12

• Polishing

Lesson 13

• PR and Marketing opportunities

Lesson 14

• Tools of the Trade 1/5
• Office Suites
• 3d modeling packages
• Art Tools

Section 2 Part A

Lesson 15

• Tools of the Trade 2/5
• Middleware
• Level editing
• Physics
• Engines

Lesson 16

• Tools of the Trade 3/5
• Production Tools
• Sound Editing Tools

Lesson 17

• Tools of the Trade 4/5
• 3D construction for the Web
• Scripting Languages
• Game Dynamics Libraries
• Motion Tracking

Lesson 18

• Tools of the Trade 5/5
• Programming Languages for Console / PC
• MMOG Box Solutions
• Wireless development

Section 2 Part B

Lesson 19

• Game Gallery/Iconic Games

Lesson 20

• Franchises, Brands and Licenses

Lesson 21

• The Team

Lesson 22

• Game Design Basics 1/2
• The Role of the Game Designer
• The Structure of Games

Lesson 23

• Game Design Basics 2/2
• Understanding of Game Mechanics

Lesson 24

• Working as a Game Designer 1/3
• Design Specialisations

Lesson 25

• Working as a Game Designer 2/3
• Evolution of the Industry

Lesson 26

• Working as a Game Designer 3/3
• Promoting Yourself and Your Ideas

Section 2 Part C

Lesson 27

• Designing a Game:
• Things to bear in mind 1/8
• Levels in Different Games
• Level Separation
• Level Order
• The Components of a Level

Lesson 28

• Designing a Game:
• Things to bear in mind 2/8
• The Game Camera
• Action
• Exploration
• Puzzle Solving

Lesson 29

• Designing A Game:
• Things to bear in mind 3/8
• Interface and Control

Lesson 30

• Designing a Game:
• Things to bear in mind 4/8
• Storytelling
• Character Development
• Aesthetics
• Balancing it All
• Difficulty Spike

Lesson 31

• Designing a Game:
• Things to bear in mind 5/8
• Game Flow
• Game Progression
• Simple vs. Complicated

Section 3 Part A

Lesson 32

• Designing a Game:
• Things to bear in mind 6/8
• Player cannot get Stuck
• Sub Goals
• Landmarks
• Critical Path
• Limited Backtracking
• Success the first time
• Navigable areas clearly marked
• Player Choices

Lesson 33

• Designing a Game:
• Things to bear in mind 7/8
• Fun and Accessibility

Lesson 34

• Designing a Game:
• Things to bear in mind 8/8
• The Process
• Process Variations

Section 3 Part B

Lesson 35

• Designing a Game:
• The Method 1/5
• Starting With an Idea

Lesson 36

• Designing a Game:
• The Method 2/5
• Prototyping

Lesson 37

• Designing a Game:
• The Method 3/5
• Fleshing it Out

Lesson 38

• Designing a Game:
• The Method 4/5
• Playtesting

Lesson 39

• Designing a Game:
• The Method 5/5
• Incorporating Feedback

Section 3 Part C

Lesson 40

• Post Release
• Patches
• Updatess
• Downloadable Content
• Longevity

Lesson 41

• Community and Player-base

Lesson 42

• Basic Programming Concepts
• Conclusion
• Appendixes
• Glossary
• Index

OBJECTIVES

• To teach you current game design processes using bespoke industry relevant software applications
• To provide a solid grounding in the world of games design such that you are ready to move into industry and become a Games Designer
• To assist you in the production of your project portfolio and game design projects
• To help immerse you in the games industry network through understanding industry terminology and through Train2Games extensive Industry relationships
• To help enrich your knowledge with technical and theoretical lectures from Key industry professionals
• To Introduce you to the work flow of the games development process
• To help prepare you for working as a "team" member in large scale game production company
• To prepare you for in-depth fun and committed study
• Career opportunities

KEY FEATURES

• Train2Game is endorsed by TIGA
• Train2Game courses include specialist games industry, proprietary software applications
• Train2Game has a StudentWorld intranet support structure that is available 24 hours a day
• Train2Game has a unique combination of practical and theoretical teaching
• Train2Game offers TIGA awarded Design Diplomas to successful students
• Train2Game courses allow you to progress at your own pace
• Train2Game use leading industry professionals as guest lecturers to make regular web presentations
• Train2Game students do not have to give up their careers whilst learning