Course Description
Break into the video game industry with theoretical,
technical, and practical knowledge from one of the world’s best programs.
In this completely revised 2021 version of the
Specialization, learners build the skills necessary to design and development
games. The Specialization focuses on both the theory and practice of game
making. From a technical standpoint, learners create four game projects in the
latest Unity 2020 game engine, include a 2D Shooter, 2D Plat former,
First-Person Shooter, and 3D Plat former. In the Capstone Project, learners
create a completely original game of their own design from initial concept up
to the first playable prototype. The Specialization comes from the Michigan
State University game program which is ranked as one of the top programs in
North America.
What you'll learn
The ability to design and develop 2D games.
The ability to design and develop 3D games.
The game design and development process.
Requirements
You will need a copy of Adobe XD 2019 or above. A free trial can be downloaded from Adobe.
No previous design experience is needed.
No previous Adobe XD skills are needed.
Skills You Will Gain
- Video Game Development
- Unity
- Video game
- Game Design
- Technology
- Game Making
Take Courses
iqrasity® is a series of courses that helps you master a
skill. To begin, enroll in the Specialization directly, or review its courses
and choose the one you'd like to start with. When you subscribe to a course
that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full
Specialization. It’s okay to complete just one course — you can pause your
learning or end your subscription at any time. Visit your learner dashboard to
track your course enrollments and your progress.
Hands-on Project
Every Specialization includes a hands-on project. You'll
need to successfully finish the project(s) to complete the Specialization and
earn your certificate. If the Specialization includes a separate course for the
hands-on project, you'll need to finish each of the other courses before you
can start it.
Earn a Certificate
When you finish every course and complete the hands-on
project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective
employers and your professional network.
Enrollment options
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Start Learning Today
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Financial aid available
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Shareable Specialization and Course Certificates
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Self-Paced Learning Option
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Course Videos & Readings
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Practice Quizzes
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Graded Assignments with Peer Feedback
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Graded Quizzes with Feedback
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Graded Programming Assignments
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