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Video game courses can help you learn game design principles, programming basics, storytelling techniques, and level design. You can build skills in character development, user interface design, and sound design, which are crucial for creating engaging gameplay experiences. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, allowing you to apply your skills in real projects and understand how to bring your creative ideas to life.

Popular Video Games Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Storage, Scripting, Software Documentation

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Conceptual Design, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Post-Production, Social Impact

    4.7
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    232 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Virtual Reality, Software Design Documents, UI Components, Augmented Reality, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Driving engagement, Interactive Design, Storytelling, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Systems Design, Game Theory

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Video Game Design: From Concept to Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Ideation, Software Design Documents, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Storytelling, Animation and Game Design, Design Strategies, Creative Design, Game Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Creativity, Music

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Narrative Foundations for Immersive Media and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Reality, Storytelling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Experience Design, Visual Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Problem Solving, Game Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Data Structures, Python Programming, Video Game Development, Algorithms, Application Development, Computer Science, Functional Testing, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Low Poly Art For Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Concept Art for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    World Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Technical Communication, Virtual Environment, Art History, Ideation, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Graphics Software, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Design

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced Game Design: Platforms & Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Driving engagement, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Design Strategies, Storyboarding, Experience Design, Music, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Musical Composition, Game Theory, System Testing, Systems Design, Revenue Management, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Blender 3D Modeling & Rendering for Games & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Design Software, Wireframing, Editing, Data Import/Export, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Model Optimization, Software Installation

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular video games courses

  • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
  • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design: John Wiley & Sons
  • Foundations of Video Game Design: From Concept to Narrative: John Wiley & Sons
  • Narrative Foundations for Immersive Media and Video Games: University of London
  • More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Low Poly Art For Video Games: Michigan State University
  • Concept Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
  • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Art for Games: Michigan State University

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