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About the Course

Welcome! This course is an introduction to the primary concepts of gaming, and an exploration of how these basic concepts affect the way gamers interact with our games. In this course you will understand what defines a “game” and the mechanics and rules behind different types of games. Through four linked assignments you'll learn ways to create and describe a game concept, and specifically what makes a compelling game. This course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings of games, and all assignments can be completed with a pencil and paper – no previous programming knowledge is required....

Top reviews

TN

Apr 12, 2020

I really loved doing this course. Learnt how to make a simple game and make it really interesting! I loved how the easily the instructor was able to teach us and make us curious throughout the course.

DG

Feb 12, 2020

The lecture videos from Professor Fran and his old friend were surprisingly entertaining. Kudos to the team because they were able to make it fun, informative, and engaging throughout the four weeks.

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By Fedra N M V

Jul 8, 2021

Fran was amazing, he has a very entertaining way of teaching. I want to take all his courses!

By David B

Mar 14, 2021

Excellent course that is progressive and can end up with a nicely developed paper based game.

By Diego G I

Aug 24, 2020

A very good introductionary course, with good explanations, great activities and nice pacing.

By zhangmeng

Oct 3, 2016

I like this class very much, the teacher is very interesting, the video is also very lively,

By Pedro A M H S

Mar 27, 2021

Un curso muy entretenido e interesante para aquellos a los que les fascine todo este mundo.

By Tasneem N E A A

Mar 24, 2020

Fun and depends on practical side, got some awesome peer reviews the pushed my game forward

By W B

Jan 31, 2019

Great course by Mr. Fran and the team at CALARTS. Looking forward to complete this program!

By Fenja H

Feb 15, 2016

The videos are entertaining to watch and to develop a paper-based game as assignment isfun.

By Luis P

Oct 13, 2015

So far, a great course to start on game design. Lessons are fun and full of thing to learn!

By Katherine M

Jun 9, 2020

The projects were really fun and the instructor made everything simple and understandable.

By Troy N

Oct 11, 2018

Deceptively simple at first but becomes much more involved. Excellent through simplicity.

By Lvdi W

Dec 27, 2015

Short and easy-to-take, the courses teaches some of the essential elements of game design.

By Jessica M A Y

Dec 19, 2021

Un excelente curso introductorio para aprender sobre los conceptos básicos de videojuegos

By supriya s

Mar 30, 2020

The course is excellent for anyone who wants to start building career in gaming industry!

By 罗杰

Apr 19, 2018

Simple course, but useful to me. I learn how to start game design by a correct direction.

By Cesar P

Jul 26, 2017

Love the teacher and the content. I Really enjoy the course from the beginning to the end

By FATIMA C H

Oct 22, 2022

Es muy interesante, y me gusta demasiado la forma en que van apoyando a los usuarios...

By Marcio d S G

Jan 17, 2023

This course is an excelent fit fot those who want to start the jorney as Game Designer.

By Joshua A

Jan 20, 2021

I like this course it has helped me in some ways. Now I know the basics of game design.

By Timothy O

Sep 16, 2017

I loved this class - though as my first exposure to critiquing it was a bit of a shock.

By Ahmad I

Jan 24, 2017

Awesome Course to kick off the Game Design world. Highly recommend for the game lovers.

By Alex M

Nov 3, 2016

Good teacher. You get a the best out of the course by taking the assignments seriously.

By truth t

Jun 22, 2018

a good course to motivate you to design game without need to know programming and arts

By Francisco J B V

Apr 2, 2020

Excellent course, everyone that want to create a videogame needs to take this course.

By Barnabás N

Feb 29, 2016

Basic introduction, if you don't know anything about game design this is your chance!