Game Design Foundations I

In this program you will learn to deconstruct games, tackle design problems, create great user experiences, write design documents, and develop a game pitch. Finish with a playable game!

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Next Cohort Date

April 7, 2025
December 2, 2024

Course Features

Qualification

Industry Certificate

Duration

12 weeks

Commitment

20 hours weekly

Skill Level

Intermediate

Delivery

Weekly instruction, feedback and support

Start Date

April 7, 2025

Led By

Experienced industry instructors

Features

Flexible schedules and small class sizes (5 max)

Value

Affordable high quality education
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Learn game design from the experts

Uncover what makes a video game compelling and build a foundation in designing game systems.

In this program, you'll be introduced to the Unreal Engine editor and see how the editor interacts with C++ code while building levels and gameplay elements. Blueprints will be introduced as another way to visually add logic to your games. You'll build a simple game with input, collision, basic AI, User Interface and audio. You'll gain confidence in navigating industry-used software, including Unreal Engine and Photoshop, and explore essential game workflows.

The Bletchley Institute x CG Spectrum difference:

  • Learn from game experts with real-world experience
  • Small group classes
  • We are an Unreal Authorized Training Center and Academic Partner
  • Blizzard Entertainment training partner

Program pre-requisites: Game Design Essentials.

Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to move on to Game Design Foundations II.

Objectives

  • Uncover what makes a video game compelling
  • Build foundations in designing game systems
  • Train on industry-standard software and gain production experience
  • Be mentored by a world-class game designer
  • Small group classes (max 5 students)

Curriculum

Industry-focused online course to launch your career as a game designer

Core Game Design Principles and Prototyping - 12 weeks

  • Design advanced game systems, maps and assets
  • Create a compelling game pitch
  • Use the Unreal Engine to design and build games
  • Whitebox a level in Unreal Engine

Weekly Breakdown:

  1. Core Systems
  2. Player Systems
  3. Level Design
  4. Implementing Gameplay
  5. Systems in Levels
  6. Whiteboxing
  7. Combat Systems
  8. Characters & Animations
  9. NPCs
  10. Advanced Level Gameplay
  11. Detailing Levels
  12. Polishing

Tuition

Flexible small group class are the best way to learn from top industry instructors in a fun, collaborative environment, while still getting plenty of personalized feedback.

Upfront

$4,100

Pay as You Go

$4,500

3 monthly payments of $1,500

Your Life Won't Wait for a Career Change

Pick the option that best fits into your life.

Full-Time

You’re ready to commit to a full-time course load. You’ll graduate in 15 weeks thanks to a rigorous schedule and instructor support.

  • 15 week program
  • Required class time and office hours
  • Live instructor guidance and feedback
Tuition: $4,100.00 $4,500.00
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Part-Time

Part-time is designed for busy people. If you don't have 8 hours to dedicate a day, then part-time is for you. Graduate in 45 weeks.

  • 45 week program
  • Optional study groups and office hours
  • Instructor guidance and feedback
Tuition: $4,100.00 $4,500.00
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Community-Powered

The community-powered options offers peak flexibility. Pay a small fee each month for access to course material with no time limit for completion.

  • Unlimited learning time
  • Guidance and feedback via Discord community
  • Same top-tier education
  • Cancel membership anytime
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Game Design Foundations I FAQs

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What are the software and hardware requirements for the foundations programs?

Software:

Visual Studio will be used in this program and can be downloaded for free.

Hardware:

Students will need a computer that meets the minimum requirements for Visual Studio 2022.

What are the prerequisites for the Game Design Foundations program?

Age Minimum

The minimum age to be able to enroll in our career track programs is 16. We require parent or guardian consent during the enrollment process for applicants under 18.

English Proficiency

We expect our students to have a good understanding of written and spoken English. There’s no specific ’level'; however, you must be able to understand video tutorials in English (no subtitles) and speak with your mentor in English during your live Q&A session.

Computer Literacy

To be successful in this program, you will need basic computer skills and a computer that meets the minimum specifications (see next question).

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Be part of a community that dares to dream, to innovate, and to make a lasting impact on the world. Together, we can achieve mighty things.

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