Game Design Curriculum

Our game design courses are developed by real game designers giving students an invaluable look out how games are actually created. With the assistance of the Austin Community College High Technology Development Program and the local game industry we offer a great opportunity for students to become immersed in the game industry as they learn about game making. Here is a brief description of areas covered in our lectures and seminars
 

Basic Design Program
 
 Historical Overview of Video Games
 Terminology and Concepts
 Design Development Process
 Game Platforms
 Concept Creation
 Character Creation
 Environment Development
 Design Documentation
 Creating Core Game Features
 
Advanced Game Design:

 Contemporary Game Industry Analysis
 Understanding Technical and Art Requirements
 Economic Systems
 Reward Mechanisms
 Political and Social Systems
 Dramatic Emotional Cycles
 Leading Creative Teams
 Level Design
 Power-up Design
 Combat/Enemy Design

GameCamp! also offers a more customized curriculum for students that have already been to GameCamp! or are working on a game project that requires special attention. To discuss a customized curriculum please contact the Director.

Game Art Curriculum

Game Programming Curriculum

Production/Business Curriculum